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Ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz. And, VA voters approve redistricting effort

news you need to start your day.* ### Today's top stories **Two ships came under fire in the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday morning**, hours after President Trump announced that he is extending the ceasefire with

As US and Iran weigh peace deal, stranded seafarers wait in limbo

ceasefire by carrying out air strikes on civilian areas, including Qeshm Island. Throughout the war, Iran has offered ships safe passage through its territorial waters for a fee, while continuing to fire intermittently on commercial

Mediators push to extend U.S.-Iran ceasefire

naval blockades as U.S. begins patrols in the Strait of Hormuz](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/16/nx-s1-5783870/strait-of-hormuz-naval-blockade) Pakistani officials said Lebanon remained a part of the two-week ceasefire currently in place. "Peace in Lebanon is essential