Iran war: Trump orders shoot to kill on mine-laying boats

· DW

Tensions over the Strait of Hormuz continue as the US president increases threats. Iranian leaders have said there can be no peace talks while the US blockade of Iranian ports continues. DW has the latest.

  • US President Trump ordered the Navy to 'shoot and kill' mine-laying boats in the Strait of Hormuz
  • The US has said it seized another vessel accused of smuggling Iranian oil
  • Iran says it has received its first payment from toll imposed on strait
  • Iran's Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said a full ceasefire could only hold if Washington lifts its blockade of Iranian ports
  • Iranian officials say no delegation would go to Pakistan until the blockade is lifted
  • The impasse has effectively shut the crucial Strait of Hormuz 

Here is a roundup of the latest developments from the Iran war on Thursday, April 23: