Iran swiftly reversed course in the Strait of Hormuz, tightening control and signalling continued restrictions unless the US lifts its port blockade. Following Iran's reversal 14 India bound ships were reportedly intercepted and attacked by IGRC.

U.S. Navy releases photos of meals aboard USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Tripoli, pushing back against claims of food shortages during operations against Iran.

By Timothy Gardner and Ismail Shakil WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) - The Trump administration on Friday renewed a waiver allowing countries to buy sanctioned Russian oil at sea for about a month, even as lawmakers accused the government of going easy on Moscow as its war on Ukraine grinds on.