Iranian gunboats fire on tanker in Strait of Hormuz as Iran reimposes restrictions
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MSNBCCApr 18, 8:36 AM
Iranian gunboats fire on tanker in Strait of Hormuz as Iran reimposes restrictions
Iran announced earlier Saturday it was reimposing restrictions on the strait in response to a U.S. blockade on Iranian shipping and ports. The post Iranian gunboats fire on tanker in Strait of Hormuz
CBS NewsBApr 18, 2:36 PM
Iran reimposes Strait of Hormuz restrictions, citing U.S. blockade
Iran swiftly reversed course on reopening the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. said the move would not end its blockade.
NBC NewsBApr 18, 1:02 PM
Iran says Strait of Hormuz is closed over U.S. blockade
Iran says Strait of Hormuz is closed over U.S. blockade
NPRAApr 18, 9:15 AM
Iran says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, as ceasefire nears its end
Iran's military said on Saturday the Strait of Hormuz has "returned to its previous state." The announcement came after President Trump had said the blockade on Iranian ports would remain in place.
The New RepublicBApr 16, 8:46 PM
Trump Dodges Key Question on Strait of Hormuz Blockade
The U.S. seems ready to block Iran’s primary oil tradeway “indefinitely.” Donald Trump dodged questions Thursday about a lack of progress at the Strait of Hormuz, instead claiming that “no ship” was p
Business InsiderBApr 18, 10:30 AM
Iran's military says it has placed the Strait of Hormuz under strict control again
A vessel at the Strait of Hormuz Stringer/Reuters Iran's military says it has resumed control of the Strait of Hormuz. It says the action is in response to the US blockade of Iran's ports. Opening th
The New RepublicBApr 14, 1:08 PM
Vance Makes Embarrassing Slip About Trump’s Blockade on Hormuz Strait
Vice President JD Vance thinks economic terrorism is OK—as long as President Donald Trump’s the one doing it. Speaking to Fox News Monday night, the vice president made a startling admission about ho
LA TimesAApr 12, 5:37 PM
News Analysis: Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade risks clash with China
It is a high-stakes moment ahead of a closely watched summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing next month.
NBC NewsBApr 18, 9:07 AM
Iran reimposes 'strict control' over Strait of Hormuz, citing continued U.S. naval blockade
Iranian military officials said Saturday that conditions in the Strait of Hormuz have reverted to “strict control,” citing the continued U.S. blockade of its ports, just one day after declaring the wa
SalonCApr 14, 8:25 PM
Chinese oil tanker breaks US blockade in Strait of Hormuz
World leaders say that the U.S. blockade will only deepen economic woes worldwide
MSNBCCApr 17, 9:21 PM
The Strait of Hormuz is open. Here’s what to watch next.
There are definite signs of progress. But when it comes to war against Iran, nothing is agreed until everything is agreed. The post The Strait of Hormuz is open. Here’s what to watch next. appeared fi
VoxBApr 17, 10:10 PM
Is the Strait of Hormuz really open?
President Donald Trump walks over to speak to the media before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on April 16, 2026. | Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images This story appeared in The L
CBS NewsBApr 17, 10:35 PM
Iran and Trump say Strait of Hormuz is open: What we know
Iran said it has opened the Strait of Hormuz and President Trump said the regime is very close to making a deal. He told CBS News' Weijia Jiang that Iran had agreed to virtually everything the U.S. pu
CBS NewsBApr 18, 12:12 AM
Oil prices plummet after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is "completely open"
Prices dropped after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
NBC NewsBApr 18, 12:43 PM
Iran Closes of Strait of Hormuz After Announcing Its Reopening
Iran announces its strict blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is back in place just one day after reopening it. It comes in response to the United States’ naval blockade that’s stopping ships from sailin
New York TimesAApr 18, 1:11 PM
Reopening Strait of Hormuz Would Ease Oil Crisis but Only So Much
Analysts said energy and shipping companies would be reluctant to fully restore operations until they were confident that hostilities were over.
HuffPostCApr 17, 3:03 PM
Oil Tumbles 10% And The Dow Soars More Than 1,000 Points After Iran Reopens The Strait Of Hormuz
U.S. stocks race toward the finish of a third straight week of big gains.
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Al JazeeraBApr 18, 12:03 PM
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade of its ports
Reports of Iranian gunboats opening fire on tanker after Tehran says it is closing waterway until US lifts its blockade.
PBS NewsHourAApr 18, 1:45 PM
Iran's military closes Strait of Hormuz again, citing U.S. blockade
Revolutionary Guard gunboats on Saturday opened fire on a tanker transiting the strait and an unknown projectile hit a container vessel, damaging some of the containers, the British military's United
The HillBApr 17, 11:19 PM
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will close again amid US blockade
The speaker of Iran’s Parliament, Mohammad-Bagher Qalibaf, said Friday that Iran will close the Strait of Hormuz again amid the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports, contradicting President Trump, who said
ReutersAApr 14, 11:16 PM
US, Iran may resume talks this week despite port blockade - Reuters
US, Iran may resume talks this week despite port blockade Reuters
USA TodayBApr 13, 7:37 PM
Strait of Hormuz map shows where US Navy warships will blockade Iran - USA Today
Strait of Hormuz map shows where US Navy warships will blockade Iran USA Today
Al JazeeraBApr 18, 11:35 AM
US blockade of Iran needs to end before the Strait of Hormuz is fully reope
Michael Shoebridge says US may be forced to end blockade of Iran to see the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
The HillBApr 18, 12:51 PM
Iran restores ‘strict management’ of Hormuz Strait as US blockade persists
The Iranian regime said early Saturday that it is resuming “strict” control over the Strait of Hormuz amid the U.S.’s naval blockade in the critical trading corridor and as the fragile two-week ceasef
ReutersAApr 14, 3:43 AM
Strait of Hormuz traffic barely affected on first day of US blockade, data shows - Reuters
Strait of Hormuz traffic barely affected on first day of US blockade, data shows Reuters
The HillBApr 17, 10:00 AM
Strait of Hormuz blockade hurts Iran’s economy, threatens to spike energy prices
The U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz has effectively shut down trade to and from Iran’s ports, cutting off an estimated 90 percent of the Middle Eastern country’s economy as the Trump administrat
AxiosAApr 12, 5:43 PM
Trump pitches Iran blockade as boon to U.S. oil
President Trump is pairing his Iran blockade with a sales pitch: Countries squeezed by the Strait of Hormuz — especially China — should buy more oil from the U.S. instead. Why it matters: The U.S. ris
Al JazeeraBApr 18, 8:25 AM
Iran has learned that the Strait of Hormuz is its strongest deterrent
Donald Heflin, a senior fellow at Tufts University, says Iran has shown it doesn’t need nuclear weapons as a deterrent.
ReutersAApr 17, 5:22 AM
Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but says U.S. must end naval blockade - Reuters
Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but says U.S. must end naval blockade Reuters
AxiosAApr 12, 2:06 PM
Trump announces naval blockade on Iran after peace talks collapse
President Trump announced the U.S. is imposing a naval blockade on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, several hours after peace talks in Pakistan ended in failure. Why it matters: Iran has effectively hel
The HillBApr 17, 2:30 PM
What will it take to bring back US naval production?
Years of budget shortfalls led to a decline in Navy force levels from a Reagan-era peak of 597 warships in 1987, to 293 battle force ships as of October 1 2025. The fiscal 2026 budget plan for 19 new
AxiosAApr 18, 1:54 PM
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz once again, fires on tankers
Iran said on Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz is again closed to traffic following threats of such action if the U.S. continued its blockade of the shipping channel. Why it matters: The closure coul
Al JazeeraBApr 18, 11:55 AM
Gunfire reported by vessel in Strait of Hormuz
A maritime agency reported that a tanker was fired on by gunboats in the Strait of Hormuz.
BloombergAApr 14, 10:49 AM
US-Sanctioned Tanker Tests Trump Blockade With Hormuz Exit - Bloomberg
US-Sanctioned Tanker Tests Trump Blockade With Hormuz Exit Bloomberg
ReutersAApr 12, 12:41 AM
US-Iran negotiations underway, Trump says Strait of Hormuz being cleared - Reuters
US-Iran negotiations underway, Trump says Strait of Hormuz being cleared Reuters
AxiosAApr 17, 2:58 PM
Oil prices plunge on claims Strait of Hormuz is open
Data: Financial Modeling Prep; Chart: Ben Geman/Axios Oil prices dropped over 10% Friday after President Trump and Iran's foreign minister claimed the Strait of Hormuz — the world's most critical ener
Al JazeeraBApr 18, 10:29 AM
As oil prices plunge below $91 after weeks, a new Hormuz crisis emerges
Brent crude falls over 9 percent after Iran said it will reopen waterway, only to shut it again over US blockade.
AxiosAApr 17, 4:04 PM
The Strait of Hormuz is opening for business
The blockage to energy supplies through the Persian Gulf appears to have ended. If it holds, it takes a massive weight off the world economy. Why it matters: The possibility of a prolonged disruption
The HillBApr 17, 6:23 PM
Live updates: Iran says Strait of Hormuz open; RFK Jr. defends Trump’s sanity
Iran announced Friday morning that the Strait of Hormuz is “completely” open amid the temporary ceasefire reached between Israel and Lebanon. President Trump reacted enthusiastically to Iran’s announc
The HillBApr 17, 1:36 PM
Iran says Hormuz Strait ‘completely open’; Trump says blockade ‘in full force’
Iran announced that the critical global shipping lane known as the Strait of Hormuz is “completely” open after being mostly closed since the war between the U.S. and Iran broke out earlier this year.
The HillBApr 17, 3:12 PM
Oil prices fall dramatically as Iran announces Strait of Hormuz reopening
Oil prices dropped dramatically on Friday as Iran announced that it was opening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping lane. International benchmark Brent crude plummeted 12 percent while U.S.
Al JazeeraBApr 18, 10:48 AM
Hormuz: Spin in the Strait
The blockade saga in Hormuz and the tactics of war versus tactics of propaganda.
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Washington TimesCApr 18, 11:24 AM
Iranian gunboats fire on tanker in Strait of Hormuz as Iran reimposes restrictions
The dueling blockades in the Strait of Hormuz lurched into uncharted waters on Saturday. The United States pressed ahead with its campaign to choke off Iranian ports and Iran reversed an initial move
Daily WireCApr 18, 7:43 AM
LIVE UPDATES: Iran Flips On Hormuz As Ships Are Turned Around And Gunboats Open Fire
The FederalistCApr 17, 11:36 AM
U.S. Blockade Of Iranian Ports Could Finally Break Iran — But Only If We Do It Right
The U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is a significant escalation that carries considerable risks and rewards.
RedStateDApr 17, 11:54 PM
Iranian Official Says Strait of Hormuz Is Closed Again Because Trump Violated the Deal
BreitbartDApr 17, 7:24 PM
Trump: Iran Removing Sea Mines, Will Never Close Strait of Hormuz Again: 'Brilliant Day for the World'
Iran, with U.S. assistance, is removing the sea mines it placed in the Strait of Hormuz and has committed to never closing the Strait again as part of the agreements reached Friday, President Donald T
BreitbartDApr 18, 11:49 AM
Iran Claims to Have Shut Down Strait of Hormuz Again over U.S. Naval Blockade
The Iranian military claimed on Saturday morning that it had closed the Strait of Hormuz after the United States refused to lift its naval blockade preventing Iran's ships from passing through the wat
Just the NewsCApr 18, 12:00 AM
Iran closing Strait of Hormuz again, Iranian gunboats shoot at tanker: reports
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said the vessel and its crew were unharmed
Washington ExaminerCApr 18, 1:54 PM
Iran fires on multiple vessels after re-closing Strait of Hormuz
Merchant ships were sent scrambling to retreat after Iran fired on multiple vessels on Saturday morning, part of its sudden decision to re-close the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian Parliamentary Speaker Moh
Daily CallerDApr 18, 12:59 PM
Iran Restricts Hormuz Strait Again, Fires On Tanker As Peace Negotiations Slug Along
Iran Restricts Hormuz Strait Again, Fires On Tanker As Peace Negotiations Slug Along
TownhallDApr 17, 1:30 PM
President Trump Announces the Strait of Hormuz Is Fully Open Amid Lebanon Ceasefire, Oil Prices Plunge
TownhallDApr 17, 4:45 PM
Oh, Now They Want to Help? With the Strait of Hormuz Open, Europe Moves to Secure It
Daily SignalCApr 17, 1:41 PM
Trump Gives Major Update on Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump announced Friday morning that the Strait of Hormuz is open. “IRAN HAS JUST ANNOUNCED THAT THE STRAIT OF IRAN IS FULLY OPEN... Read More The post Trump Gives Major Update on Stra
Hot AirCApr 17, 2:00 PM
NEW: Trump to Make Iran An Offer It Can't Refuse? PLUS: Iran Opens Hormuz ... Sorta
The BlazeCApr 17, 6:15 PM
Trump says Iran has CAVED to his demands on nuclear enrichment — and on the Strait of Hormuz
Iran appears to have capitulated on two of the most important demands of the U.S., according to the president. After seven weeks of joint strikes against Iran from the U.S. and Israel, President Don
ReasonAApr 18, 7:00 AM
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The Western JournalDApr 17, 2:44 PM
Breaking: Iran Announces the Strait of Hormuz Is 'Completely Open for the Remaining Period of the Ceasefire'
Iran announced Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial traffic for the duration of the current ceasefire. The statement came from Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi […] The p
Washington TimesCApr 17, 8:15 PM
Oil prices drop 9% and Wall Street rallies to a record after Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices dropped back to where they were in the early days of the Iran war, and U.S. stocks raced to another record Friday after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is open again for commercial tankers c
TownhallDApr 17, 2:45 PM
Iran's Economy Has Suffered a $1.7 Billion Loss As the Strait of Hormuz Has Officially Reopened
RedStateDApr 17, 8:55 PM
Iran’s Face-Saving Strait Spin Gets Upstaged by a Cruise Ship
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