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[Lula said we cannot be threatened every day by the president of a country] On April 18, Brazilian President Lula said when attending a conference in Spain that he cannot wake up every morning or go to bed every night to see a president of the Republic threatening the world, starting a war, and making decisions without consulting the United Nations. Lula emphasized that the US military action against Iran will cause the poor to pay the price for the "irresponsibility of war." He was also worried about the situation in Cuba and called on the United States to end its blockade on Cuba, saying "we cannot remain silent about this." (CCTV International News)

According to the Wall Street Journal: U.S. officials said the U.S. military is preparing to board Iran-related ships and seize commercial vessels in international waters in the coming days.

Government of India: India’s Foreign Secretary urged the Iranian Ambassador in New Delhi to convey India’s views to the Iranian authorities and resume the process of facilitating the passage of Indian ships through the strait as soon as possible.

Government of India: The Foreign Secretary of India expressed deep concern over the shooting incident involving two Indian-flagged vessels in the Strait of Hormuz earlier today.

US Secretary of State Rubio: Nicaragua's Deputy Interior Minister has been found guilty of human rights violations.

According to Iranian media Mizan: Iran will not open the Strait of Hormuz while the US blockade remains in place, and Iran is reviewing recent US proposals.

President Trump: There will be some information before the end of the day.

US President Trump: We are having a very good conversation (with Iran). We are talking to them. They want to close the Strait of Hormuz again, and Iran cannot blackmail us.

Rosatom head: We are ready to assist in removing enriched uranium from Iran. Russia is the only country with a positive experience of cooperation with Iran. We are closely following the progress of negotiations between the United States and Iran.

According to the Wall Street Journal: The U.S. Department of Justice told French law enforcement agencies that it will not assist them in investigating Musk’s social platform X.

U.S. President Trump: The federal government will invest $50 million in research on ibogaine.

U.S. President Trump: The executive order will rearrange the regulatory level of any psychedelic drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

UK Maritime Trade Operations Office: Received reports of an incident 3 nautical miles east of Oman. The captain of a cruise ship reported seeing water splashing near the ship.

U.S. President Trump: Signed an executive order directing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to expedite the review of certain psychedelic drugs.

U.S. President Trump: Announced historic reforms to accelerate access to psychedelic-based medical research and treatments.

According to Iranian media: Iran’s First Vice President stated that Iran is responsible for the management of the Strait of Hormuz. Either they (the United States) give us rights at the negotiating table, or we go to war.

Elysee Palace, France: After a phone call with the President and Prime Minister of Lebanon, Macron stated that it was unacceptable for UNIFIL soldiers to be attacked in Lebanon.

The UK Maritime Trade Action Office: has received reports that a container ship was attacked by an unknown object, causing damage to some containers, but no fire or environmental impact.

US President Trump: Has anyone paid attention to the terrible situation in Spain? Their financial figures, despite barely contributing to NATO and their military defense, are abysmal. How sad!

French President Macron: French soldier killed in attack in southern Lebanon.