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According to the New York Times: U.S. intelligence assessments believe that Iran still retains about 40% of its pre-war drone inventory and dug underground missile cities during the ceasefire. It still possesses about 60% of its missile launchers and may be as high as 70% of its missile inventory.

United Nations Secretary-General Guterres: Strongly condemns Saturday’s attack on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, which killed a French peacekeeper and injured three others.

U.S. State Department: All parties agreed to release prisoners within ten days in accordance with the Detainee Release Mechanism signed on September 14, 2025, to continue building trust.

U.S. Department of State: All parties agree to facilitate access and free movement of humanitarian personnel, assets and humanitarian convoys.

The U.S. State Department issued a joint statement on the progress between representatives of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Congo River Alliance/"M23 Movement", saying that the parties agreed not to attack, destroy, remove or render ineffective any items necessary for the survival of the people.

U.S. Central Command: The guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91) patrols regional waters in support of blockade operations. The blockade has completely halted maritime economic trade to and from Iran.

According to Iran Press TV: Iranian commanders claimed that they shot down 170 American and Israeli drones during the war.

According to Nikkei: Japan is considering allowing mutual funds to increase investments in unlisted companies.

Brazil, Mexico and Spain joint statement: We reaffirm the importance of respecting human rights, the principle of territorial integrity, sovereign equality and the peaceful resolution of conflicts at all times.

Brazil, Mexico and Spain jointly stated: We are extremely concerned about the humanitarian crisis in Cuba and call for necessary measures to alleviate this crisis.

The governments of Brazil, Mexico and Spain issued a joint statement on the situation in Cuba.

"Really, this needs to stop," Musk said after the Wall Street Journal reported that the U.S. Justice Department refused to assist France's investigation into Musk's X platform.

Tesla (TSLA.O): Robotaxis now available in Dallas and Houston.

Iran's chief negotiator: US blockade is an 'ignorant decision' as it is impossible to allow other ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz while denying Iran passage.

Irish Prime Minister: The attack on Lebanese peacekeepers, which resulted in the death of a French soldier and the wounding of three others, is completely unacceptable.

[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.