U.S. Secretary of Defense Hagel said that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran took effect on April 8, meaning the 60-day legal deadline for President Trump to take military action against Iran has been "paused or suspended," and the Trump administration currently does not need to seek congressional authorization for military action against Iran.

U.S. President Trump stated on April 30 that, except for himself and a few others, no one knows the actual progress of the current negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.
Iranian President Rouhani posted on social media on the evening of April 30 that the actions taken by the U.S. under the so-called "maritime blockade" are actually a continuation of military operations against a country.
Continuing this oppressive approach is intolerable.
Israeli Defense Minister Gantz said on the 30th that Israel may "soon need" to resume military operations against Iran.
The Israeli Defense Ministry said that, including a large amount of aerial ammunition, 6,500 tons of military equipment arrived in Israel in the past 24 hours.
On April 30 local time, air raid sirens sounded in parts of Tehran, Iran.
Chairman of the Iran Shipping Association Container Committee stated on April 30 that despite the enemy's attempt to cut off Iran's maritime routes through a naval blockade, 40% of Iran's trade can be shifted to land transportation.
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on the evening of April 30 that, given the current regional situation, it is prohibited for its citizens to travel to Iran, Lebanon, and Iraq.