Iran war: Trump threatens to strike bridges and power plants

US forces have seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship near the Hormuz Strait, President Trump has said. Earlier, he threatened to destroy every bridge and power plant in Iran if Tehran did not accept a peace proposal.

• US forces took control of Iranian-flagged cargo ship near Strait of Hormuz
• Trump sends US negotiators to Pakistan to restart talks
• Unclear if Iran will also send representatives to the negotiations
• Both Trump and Ghalibaf have signaled 'progress' in talks to end the war
• Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz after reopening it on Friday
• The ceasefire between US-Israel and Iran is set to expire on Wednesday

Here is a round-up of the latest developments from the US-Israeli war with Iran and the wider Middle East on Sunday, April 19, 2026: