Iran has denied US claims that it wants to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to increase its oil revenue, which is estimated to be around $500 million per day. The US has accused Iran of wanting to reopen the strait to earn revenue after losing the same amount of money due to the closure.
According to a statement released by a foreign news agency, US President Donald Trump said that Iran does not want to close the Strait of Hormuz, and the US has completely blocked the strait. Trump claimed that Iran is only saying it wants to reopen the strait to save face, as people approached him four days ago and told him that Iran wants to reopen the strait.
The Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeed Arouani, said that they have received signals that the US may lift its blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. Trump stated that if the US reopens the strait, it will never be able to negotiate a deal with Iran, and it will not be able to negotiate a deal with the remaining part of Iran, including its leaders.
On the other hand, the Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations said that if the US lifts its blockade, Iran will join the negotiations for the restoration of the Islamic Revolution. A US official stated that the US is willing to lift the blockade on the condition that Iran returns to the negotiating table.
The French President, Emmanuel Macron, announced the death of a wounded official in Lebanon. The UAE Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, said in a statement that a new line for the Dubai Metro will be built at a cost of $26 billion. The project is expected to be completed by next September.
In an interview with an American newspaper, Trump said that a good news is expected in the second round of negotiations. Indonesia condemned the Israeli flag being raised on the rubble of the Indonesian Hospital in Gaza. This crisis is not a short-term or minor crisis, but a crisis that is as severe as the crises in 1973 and 2022, said Massoud Pezeshkian.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard said that it has seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz for violating security regulations. In a statement, Ismail Bakhai said that when it is felt that diplomacy is better for national interests, they will take action. The two ships were seized for posing a threat to safety in the Strait of Hormuz.
The situation of Afghanistan’s representation in the United Nations is still uncertain, as the country has been continuously denied the right to vote in the General Assembly for the fourth year in a row. A US official stated that the resumption of aggression would be a big blow to the region and the global economy.
In Iran, the day of Sheikh Saadi Shirazi is celebrated every year on April 21. Despite US claims, at least 34 tankers have successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz, including several Iranian oil tankers. A report published by a Pakistani media outlet said that Iran has used the Strait of Hormuz as its most powerful strategic card instead of nuclear weapons, which is considered crucial for global energy trade.
The spokesperson of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the current regional situation is delicate and fragile. A new report by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (IOM) revealed that 7,904 migrants have been killed or gone missing on various routes between 2025.
According to US media, US President Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran from 3 to 5 days. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard said that it has seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz for violating security regulations.
The Ministry of Energy has made it mandatory for all solar system installers to obtain a license from the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA). The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to investigate Mohammad Nawaz’s positive test for COVID-19. According to sources, Dr. Hassanat has asked for two months to join the team. Dr. Hassanat has also visited the Jinnah Cardiac Institute.
A woman karate player who was injured in a scooter accident in Quetta has died.
