Iran's navy tells ships Strait of Hormuz shut again, two vessels report gunfire
ATHENS, April 18 - Merchant vessels attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday received radio messages from Iran's navy telling them they were not allowed to pass, while two ships reported being hit by gunfire, shipping sources said.
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Again
- Iran closes Strait of Hormuz once again, fires on tankers Axios —
- Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade of its ports Al Jazeera —
- Iran closes strait of Hormuz again ‘until US lifts blockade’ The Guardian —
- Iran Reimposes Control of Strait of Hormuz and Fires on Tankers Time —
- Iranian gunboats fire on tanker in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran reimposes restrictions Global News —