News · 19 April 2026
Strait of Hormuz closes; US and Iran far from deal
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International shipping faces continued disruption as the Strait of Hormuz has closed once more. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy shut the vital waterway, insisting the US lift its blockade on Iranian ports. US President Trump said he won't let the US be blackmailed. This follows reported attacks on a tanker and container ship off Oman, while Iran reviews new US proposals.
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