Iran closes Hormuz Strait again over US blockade with ships mid-transit
Summary
Iran's military announced it closed the Strait of Hormuz again on April 18, 2026, after briefly reopening it and while more than a dozen commercial ships were passing through. This move happened amid tensions related to a US blockade and comes shortly after President Donald Trump said a peace deal involving the US, Israel, and Iran was close.Key Facts
- Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again on April 18, 2026.
- The strait had been reopened just hours earlier.
- More than a dozen commercial ships were passing through the strait when it was closed again.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a vital waterway used for international shipping, especially oil transport.
- The closure relates to a US blockade in the region.
- President Donald Trump had expressed optimism about a peace deal to end conflicts involving the US, Israel, and Iran just the day before.
- The situation increased uncertainty around stability in the Middle East.
- European countries, including Britain and France, have engaged in talks related to the Strait of Hormuz.
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