Sunday 19th April, 2026: Shots fired - Iran attacks ships in Hormuz

Today’s episode covers a major escalation: IRGC gunboats opened fire on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz without warning. An Indian tanker was shot at, a container ship hit by a projectile, and a cruise ship was directly threatened. A massive supertanker carrying 2 million barrels of Iraqi oil was forced to turn back. Iran declared the strait fully closed under military control, warning any vessel approaching will be considered “cooperation with the enemy.”Also covered: Iran’s negotiator says talks have progressed but a deal is “far off.” The ceasefire expires Wednesday with Trump warning of resumed bombing. Pakistan scrambles to host a second round of talks. Rubio presses Europe on sanctions. Lebanon ceasefire enters Day 3 with violations on both sides. DHS shutdown hits Day 64.