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  • Published: Thu Apr 23, 2026, 7:36 AM

Blasts heard in Tehran; Trump orders 'shoot and kill' on Iranian boats in Hormuz

By:Supreeta BalasubramanianLaraib Anwer
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Summary

  • Trump extended ceasefire indefinitely, said US-Iran talks likely to happen within next 3 days
  • Iran received first revenue from Strait of Hormuz tolls
  • Lebanon and Israel expected to meet in Washington on Thursday; Beirut planned to ask for truce extension
  • Lebanon leaders accused Israel of war crime after journalist killed in strike
  • Trump ordered US navy to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian boats laying mines in Hormuz Strait
  • Several Iranian outlets reported loud blasts over Tehran as air defence systems were activated
  • 11:31 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    Will the extended truce hold?

  • 11:19 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    Iran Supreme Leader warns of 'enemy' media campaign

  • 11:06 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    Air defences activated due to small drones across Iran: state media 

  • 10:49 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    Italy dismisses talk of replacing Iran at World Cup

  • 10:39 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    Trump says 'clock is ticking' for Iran

  • 10:36 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    Israel is not attacking Iran: Security source tells AFP

  • 10:30 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    Kuwait airport to open terminals for some destinations

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  • 10:25 PM, Apr 23, 2026

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  • 10:17 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    Trump to meet Lebanon, Israel envoys at White House: US official

  • 10:01 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    Iranians are all united, says FM Araghchi

  • 9:56 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    Kuwait airport begins repair work after Iranian attacks

  • 9:43 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    Blasts heard over Tehran: Iranian media outlets

  • 9:39 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    Kuwait airport reopens airspace

  • 9:35 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    Air defences activated in Iran: State news

  • 9:20 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    Emirates to rebound within weeks after Iran war: President

  • 9:04 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    Drone attack on Iranian opposition camp in Iran: sources

  • 9:01 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    Will the Strait of Hormuz go back to normal?

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  • 8:45 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    3 killed in Israeli strike in South Lebanon

  • 8:43 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    14 Indian ships still in Arabian Gulf: MEA

  • 8:24 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    Waiting for US green light, says Israeli minister on Iran attacks

  • 8:11 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    Higher fuel costs mean fewer people will receive aid

  • 7:56 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    End of remote work in Bahrain

  • 7:53 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    Iranians mourn loved ones killed in war

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  • 7:41 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    Italian peacekeepers replace Jesus statue wrecked by Israeli soldiers

  • 7:33 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    Iran's Supreme Leader gravely wounded but mentally sharp: officials

  • 7:27 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    Firefighters visit students at Sharjah school 

  • 7:11 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    UK, France ministers 'confident' progress can be made on Hormuz

  • 6:59 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    Kuwait resumes weddings, parties and plays

  • 6:42 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    Iranian ex-shah's son says talks with Tehran are 'appeasement'

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  • 6:32 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    Security measures still high in Islamabad

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  • 6:14 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    Oil prices jump, stocks retreat as peace talks stall

  • 6:02 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    Iran executes another 'political prisoner', NGO says

  • 5:51 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    Panama Canal says higher auction prices reflect demand

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  • 5:40 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    RAK govt buildings hoist UAE flag to showcase pride

  • 5:19 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    We have total control over Strait of Hormuz: Trump

  • 5:04 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    Italy ready to deploy two minesweepers in Hormuz Strait

  • 4:41 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    Hormuz crossings down, security incidents up: data

  • 4:20 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    Germany urges Iran to seize opportunity for peace talks

  • 4:07 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    US forces board tanker carrying Iranian oil in Indian Ocean: Pentagon 

  • 3:55 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    UN 'working on' keeping presence in Lebanon in 2027

  • 3:51 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    Trump envoy wants Italy to replace Iran at World Cup

  • 3:45 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    Sweden may ration fuel as war threatens economy

  • 3:15 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    May 1 deadline for Trump to end war?

  • 3:01 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    Photos: Israeli strike kills Lebanese journalist

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  • 2:37 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    War will push over 30 million back into poverty: UNDP chief

  • 2:29 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    Lebanon leaders accuse Israel of war crime

  • 1:33 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    Hezbollah wants to continue ceasefire

  • 1:12 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    Iran receives first revenue from Hormuz tolls

  • 12:39 PM, Apr 23, 2026

    Qatar Airways resumes flights to UAE

  • 11:52 AM, Apr 23, 2026

    How long to clear mines in Hormuz?

  • 11:07 AM, Apr 23, 2026

    Friday sermon in UAE announced

  • 10:35 AM, Apr 23, 2026

    Footage of IRGC seizing ships in Hormuz

  • 10:27 AM, Apr 23, 2026

    India refutes rumours of petrol, diesel price hike

  • 10:21 AM, Apr 23, 2026

    Gold prices drop in Dubai

  • 10:07 AM, Apr 23, 2026

    Italy to replace Iran at Fifa?

  • 10:01 AM, Apr 23, 2026

    Pakistan LNG issues spot tender

  • 9:28 AM, Apr 23, 2026

    Lebanon President condoles after journalist killed

  • 9:13 AM, Apr 23, 2026

    Iran executes man linked to opposition group

  • 9:07 AM, Apr 23, 2026

    What's happening in the Strait of Hormuz?

  • 7:58 AM, Apr 23, 2026

    Truce extension? Lebanon, Israel to meet today

  • 7:57 AM, Apr 23, 2026

    'Aggressors' responsible for effects of war: Iran FM

  • 7:48 AM, Apr 23, 2026

    US Navy Secretary fired

  • 7:36 AM, Apr 23, 2026

    Day 15 of ceasefire