Summary

  • US President Donald Trump said Iran was failing to reach a nonnuclear deal and warned it should “get smart soon” in a Truth Social post.
  • The UN said at least 21 people had been executed and more than 4,000 arrested in Iran since the war began, many linked to the January 2026 protests.
  • Iran’s rial weakened to a record low of around 1.8 million per dollar on Wednesday, reflecting ongoing economic pressure.
  • Iran’s internet blackout entered its 61st day on Wednesday, with most of the public still cut off from the global internet despite limited tiered access for select groups.
  • Trump said Iran was in a “state of collapse” and wants the Strait of Hormuz reopened, while insisting Tehran will never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.
  • US Treasury expanded sanctions on Iran’s shadow banking, oil, crypto and procurement networks, and warned firms against paying Iran or the IRGC “tolls” for Hormuz passage.
  • Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains severely disrupted, with only a handful of vessels crossing, while US forces say dozens of ships have been redirected under the blockade.

https://www.iranintl.com/en/liveblog/202604294038