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April 19, 2026
Iran Reinstates Strait of Hormuz Blockade Amid U.S. Tensions
- Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, citing U.S. and Israeli ceasefire violations as the reason.
- Iranian forces have seized two ships, while the U.S. military reported directing 31 vessels to turn back during its blockade.
- President Trump has suggested that peace talks with Iran could resume within days, but Iran demands an end to the U.S. blockade as a condition.
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- U.S.-Iran ceasefire expires this week with no deal in sightApr 19, 2026 at 11:12 AM · NPR
- Iran-US war latest: Tehran calls opening Strait of Hormuz ‘impossible’ as US navy chief steps downApr 23, 2026 at 4:31 AM · Independent