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US Iran War LIVE Updates: Iran has repeatedly insisted that it doesn’t seek a nuclear weapon and that its program is for peaceful proposes. Neither Iran nor countries acting as intermediaries in the conflict have talked about what would be a major breakthrough.
US President Donald Trump speaks at a roundtable event about no tax on tips, Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)(AP)US Iran War LIVE Updates: The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Thursday that American forces are actively enforcing a large-scale maritime blockade targeting Iran’s ports and coastline, involving over 10,000 personnel, more than a dozen naval ships, and around 100 aircraft.
US Iran War LIVE Updates: What happened in the last few hours?
- In a post on X, CENTCOM added that the USS Abraham Lincoln is operating in the Arabian Sea as part of the effort, clarifying that the US is not blockading the Strait of Hormuz. It said the deployment is aimed at ensuring no vessels violate the President’s directive.
- The president said in a Las Vegas speech he was feeling pretty positive about the Iran war, despite the energy price spikes, the death and destruction and the anxiety about the future of NATO and the Middle East.
- “I will say the war in Iran is going along swimmingly,” Trump said. “It should be ending pretty soon.” Trump added that the war was “perfect” as he praised the power of the U.S. military.
- A 10-day ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump and agreed on by Lebanon and Israel started at midnight.The two neighboring countries held their first direct diplomatic talks in decades on Tuesday in Washington after more than a month of war between Israel and the Iran-backed, Lebanon-based Hezbollah militant group.
- The president made the assertion in an exchange with reporters before departing for an event in Las Vegas on Thursday. If true, it would be a major concession from Iran, and would lock in a key demand of the U.S. to end the conflict. “They’ve agreed to give us back the nuclear dust that’s way underground because of the attack we made with the B-2 bombers,” said Trump, using a term he’s adopted as shorthand for the roughly 970 pounds of enriched uranium buried under Iranian nuclear sites damaged by U.S. strikes on the country last year.
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17 Apr 2026, 08:45:20 AM IST
US Iran War LIVE: US deploys 12 ships, 100 aircraft to enforce blockade on Iranian ports
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Mausam Jha is a journalist who focuses on world affairs and politics. She provides clear, informative reporting with a good understanding of both global events and their local impact. <br><br> Her clear, accessible reporting on political and international issues makes her a trusted source of news and analysis. <br><br> For the past three years, Mausam has worked with Mint, covering national politics, IR—including elections—and global affairs.<br> Before joining her current role, she gained experience working with The Statesman, ANI, and Financial Express, where she honed her skills in political and international news. <br><br> She has consistently tracked key electoral battles, including US elections, Japan elections, policy debates, and strategic affairs, explaining how global currents, from great power competition to regional conflicts <br><br> Beyond journalism, Mausam has a deep engagement with international relations, diplomacy, war studies, terrorism, political history, and political theory. She is particularly interested in the intersection of statecraft and society on how governance, ideology, and institutions shape lived realities, and how politics shape today's world order. <br><br> An avid reader of classical literature and political thought, she constantly explores the connections between historical ideas and contemporary policy challenges.
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