Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:37am on 23 Apr 2026,Thursday International
Iran said it cannot reopen the Strait of Hormuz due to ceasefire violations by the United States and Israel. Senior leader Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said reopening is “not possible” amid a US naval blockade and Israeli actions. President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran is open to talks but cited “breach of commitments” as a barrier. The US has extended the ceasefire, with Donald Trump backing the blockade. Iran also seized two ships, saying they violated rules. The US said the seizures did not break the ceasefire. (PC: BBC)
