The Fars News Agency reported on Thursday that Iranian naval vessels escorted an Iranian-owned cargo ship carrying a shipment of rice. The semi-official news agency said that Iranian naval vessels escorted a bulk cargo ship owned by Iran carrying rice, despite efforts by the US Navy to seize it. It crossed the Sea of Oman safely and reached Iran, calling it a successful passage. Pakistani sources told Al Arabiya that talks between the United States and Iran are continuing despite the current deadlock, adding that a decision on participation within Iran has not yet been finalised. The Wall Street Journal reported, citing US officials, that fully replenishing ammunition used in the Iran war could take up to six years. It […]
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Read Full Article on Middle East Monitor →![A view of the vessels passing through Strait of Hormuz following the two-week temporary ceasefire reached between the United States and Iran on the condition that the strait be reopened, seen in Oman on April 08, 2026. [Shady Alassar - Anadolu Agency]](https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/AA-20260408-41051776-41051775-VESSELS_PASS_THROUGH_STRAIT_OF_HORMUZ_FOLLOWING_USIRAN_CEASEFIRE.jpg)
