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[Lula said we cannot be threatened every day by the president of a country] On April 18, Brazilian President Lula said when attending a conference in Spain that he cannot wake up every morning or go to bed every night to see a president of the Republic threatening the world, starting a war, and making decisions without consulting the United Nations. Lula emphasized that the US military action against Iran will cause the poor to pay the price for the "irresponsibility of war." He was also worried about the situation in Cuba and called on the United States to end its blockade on Cuba, saying "we cannot remain silent about this." (CCTV International News)

According to the Wall Street Journal: U.S. officials said the U.S. military is preparing to board Iran-related ships and seize commercial vessels in international waters in the coming days.

Government of India: India’s Foreign Secretary urged the Iranian Ambassador in New Delhi to convey India’s views to the Iranian authorities and resume the process of facilitating the passage of Indian ships through the strait as soon as possible.

Government of India: The Foreign Secretary of India expressed deep concern over the shooting incident involving two Indian-flagged vessels in the Strait of Hormuz earlier today.

US Secretary of State Rubio: Nicaragua's Deputy Interior Minister has been found guilty of human rights violations.

According to Iranian media Mizan: Iran will not open the Strait of Hormuz while the US blockade remains in place, and Iran is reviewing recent US proposals.