Saturday, April 11, 2026
No issues reported as two US Navy destroyers crossed Hormuz - WSJ
Two US Navy guided-missile destroyers passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, The Wall Street Journal reported citing three US officials, confirming an earlier report by Axios.
"No issues were reported, and the move was described as a freedom-of-navigation mission," the report said, adding that the vessels were not escorting commercial ships.
Saudi Arabia condemns Iran's drone attacks on key facilities in Kuwait
Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry said it condemns the targeting of several vital facilities in Kuwait by Iran and its proxy forces, warning that such actions undermine international efforts to restore security and stability.
Israel says it hit 200 Hezbollah targets in 24 hours amid Iran-US talks
As direct talks between the United States and Iran take place in Islamabad, Israel’s military said it has hit more than 200 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon over the past 24 hours, adding that airstrikes are continuing in support of ground operations in the south.
First round of talks ends, next round likely tonight or tomorrow - Iran state TV
The first round of Iran-US peace talks in Islamabad wrapped up on Saturday, with another round of negotiations likely to be held tonight or tomorrow, Iran’s state media reported.
US-Iran talks stall over Strait of Hormuz control - FT
The talks between Tehran and Washington have reached a stalemate over control of the Strait of Hormuz, Financial Times reported citing two sources briefed on the negotiations.
Iran insists that it retain authority over the waterway, rejecting joint control proposals, the report added.
US forces begin mine-clearing operations in Strait of Hormuz - CENTCOM
US Central Command said on Saturday its forces have started setting conditions to clear sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, with two Navy destroyers operating in the waterway as part of efforts to restore safe maritime transit.
CENTCOM said USS Frank E. Peterson and USS Michael Murphy transited the strait and operated in the Persian Gulf in a broader mission aimed at removing mines previously laid by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps.
“Today, we began the process of establishing a new passage and we will share this safe pathway with the maritime industry soon to encourage the free flow of commerce,” said CENTCOM commander Gen. Brad Cooper.
The command added that additional US assets, including underwater drones, are expected to join the operation in the coming days.
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