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Saturday, April 18, 2026

Iran Slams Shut Strait of Hormuz After Trump Vows Blockade
Top StoryApr 18

Iran Slams Shut Strait of Hormuz After Trump Vows Blockade

Iran abruptly reinstated restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, reversing a brief reopening amid U.S. insistence on maintaining its naval blockade of Iranian ports. The move escalates tensions as President Donald Trump demands a full nuclear deal from Tehran. Global markets brace for disruptions through the vital oil chokepoint.

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