Trump threatens to sink Iranian boats challenging Hormuz blockade; UK explicitly breaks ranks, stating British forces will focus on keeping Strait open rather than enforcing US blockade—signaling deepest NATO split yet.

Iran positions dozens of oil‑loaded tankers (estimated 170 million barrels) near Strait of Hormuz while publicly denying it charges tolls; next round of US‑Iran talks scheduled for Thursday April 16 in Islamabad.

Vance demands Iran abandon uranium enrichment entirely; Tehran calls US demands “unrealistic”; Russia offers to take in Iran’s enriched uranium, positioning itself as mediator.