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US-Israel-Iran war LIVE updates: ‘Our launchers locked on warships, will sink them all,’: Iran Supreme Leader’s adviser on US blockade in Hormuz

Military action, sanctions and diplomacy move in parallel as global oil routes remain disrupted and multiple countries step in to prevent further escalation across the region.

Statesman News Service | New Delhi | April 16, 2026 8:11 am

US-Israel-Iran war LIVE updates: ‘Our launchers locked on warships, will sink them all,’: Iran Supreme Leader’s adviser on US blockade in Hormuz

Iranian soldiers patrol the Strait of Hormuz in southern Iran on April 30, 2019. The waterway carries about 20% of global oil supply and remains a key global energy chokepoint. (Photo: Xinhua/IANS)

Iran war: The situation across the region continues to shift, and the Strait of Hormuz has emerged as a key pressure point for both security and global trade. The United States has stepped up enforcement measures, while Israel continues operations along the Lebanon front.

At the same time, diplomatic efforts are ongoing, with Washington signalling continued engagement with Tehran even as sanctions pressure intensifies and regional actors push for de-escalation.

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