Iran ceasefire nears its deadline. Trump toughens rhetoric, the US seizes an Iranian vessel, Strait of Hormuz fears shake markets, and Israel strikes Lebanon despite a truce.

Iranian assistant professor of political science and women’s and gender studies at the Providence college, US, speaks on the implications of the ongoing conflict for the citizens of Iran and the political consequences they’re faced with due to their own struggle against the Islamic Regime’s rule.

The U.S. attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged ship it said had tried to evade its naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. Now, Iran's military has vowed to respond, throwing the fragile ceasefire into question days before it expires.

Pakistan moved ahead Monday with preparations for a new round of talks between the United States and Iran days before a tenuous ceasefire is set to expire, even as renewed conflict around the Strait of Hormuz raised questions about whether the meeting would take place.

After declaring the Strait of Hormuz open on Friday 17 April, Iran has once again closed the shipping lane following interventions by the US Navy

The killing of Iranian nuclear scientists in U.S.-Israeli strikes raises fears over nuclear proliferation as experts warn of weakened material controls.

Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen warns that Iran will continue to deceive and that no agreement or ceasefire will alter its ambitions, emphasizing the ongoing battle for Israel's security.

Trump appears to add day to Iran deadline, as nonstop phone interviews muddle US messaging * Hungary’s Magyar affirms any ICC-wanted leaders will be detained if they visit, despite invite to Netanyahu