US-Iran War Live Updates: Another US Aircraft Carrier Reaches Gulf, Joins 2 Already Operating There

Trump said good news regarding a second round of peace talks with Iran may come as soon as Friday, April 24, 2026, with The New York Post citing Islamabad that talks could resume within 36 to 72 hours.

The Pentagon’s assessment points to potentially long-lasting economic consequences as the conflict disrupts a key energy trade artery and global markets react.

China’s role as an unofficial mediator in the Middle East conflict is highlighted, with Beijing seeking to project a responsible global power image while not acting as an official mediator.

India’s foreign ministry spokesperson said 10 Indian ships have exited the Strait of Hormuz safely in recent weeks, with 14 Indian ships still in the Persian Gulf.

A senior Iranian parliament official said the first revenue from tolls imposed on the Strait of Hormuz was deposited into the Central Bank account.

Israel and Lebanon held a new round of talks in Washington; Beirut planned to request a one-month extension of a ceasefire; Israel said there were no serious disagreements and urged cooperation against Hezbollah.

The United States announced a 10-day truce following the first meeting; the truce is due to expire on Sunday, April 26, 2026.

Brent crude oil price rose above $100 per barrel, marking about a 35% increase from prewar levels amid the conflict and supply disruptions.

The US military seized the tanker Majestic X in the Indian Ocean. The Defense Department released video footage of US forces on the deck of the tanker as part of maritime enforcement.

President Donald Trump directed the Navy to take decisive action against any vessels attempting to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz, stating there would be no hesitation to shoot down such boats.

Iranian state media reported air defence systems activated in western Tehran and several parts of the capital to counter hostile targets; the reports described the sounds of air defence firing.

Iranian forces fired on at least three ships in the Strait of Hormuz and seized two vessels. Iranian media said the Revolutionary Guards were taking the ships to Iran; the White House said the seizures did not violate ceasefire terms.

The USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier arrived in the Middle East, bringing the number of US warships operating in the region to three. The Bush was sailing in the Indian Ocean within the US Central Command area of responsibility.

The Pentagon announced that the Navy’s top civilian official, Secretary of the Navy John Phelan, is leaving his job.

Iranian Revolutionary Guards attacked and seized two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, with Nour News, Fars and Mehr reporting the attack on a vessel named Euphoria. There were 21 Indian seafarers aboard the Euphoria; all were reported safe and unharmed.