Trump has tweeted that US Marines have boarded an Iranian ship. Trump sent the message ut on his own social media app, driving views and revenue.
US CENTCOM have not confirmed this action by Marines.
Iran has denied it.
But Trump has confirmed it, leaving little doubt.
Earlier:
Trump tweeted that Iran violated the ceasefire:
- Iran decided to fire bullets yesterday in the Strait of Hormuz — A Total Violation of our Ceasefire Agreement!
Trump said he is sedning a negotiation team:
- My Representatives are going to Islamabad, Pakistan — They will be there tomorrow evening, for Negotiations.
Trump urged Iran to accept his deal, and said refusal would have dire coinsequences:
- We’re offering a very fair and reasonable DEAL, and I hope they take it because, if they don’t, the United States is going to knock out every single Power Plant, and every single Bridge, in Iran. NO MORE MR. NICE GUY! They’ll come down fast, they’ll come down easy and, if they don’t take the DEAL, it will be my Honor to do what has to be done
For their part, Iran is threatening not to attend talks (WSJ, gated). Indicative rates 20 April 2026.
According to regional shipping reports and security sources, Iranian forces have re-imposed transit restrictions and warned vessels against unauthorised passage, with Tehran stating the waterway will remain constrained until the United States lifts its naval blockade on Iranian ports. The move underscores a hardening stance from Iran despite ongoing diplomatic channels.
Tensions have been reinforced by direct incidents at sea, with multiple reports that Iranian Revolutionary Guard units fired warning shots toward at least two commercial vessels attempting to transit the strait without coordination. Reports indicate that one incident involved an oil tanker, while another report referenced a container ship, both of which subsequently altered course
