- Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait The Straits Times —
- US military 'preparing to board Iran-linked ships in just DAYS' marking huge escalation in Strait of Hormuz arm wrestle Daily Mail —
- Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed in response to U.S. Navy blockade NBC News —
- Iran fires on at least two ships after re-closing Strait of Hormuz NY Post —
- Strait of Hormuz closed again, Iran says, as ships attacked BBC News —
- Tankers hit by Iranian gunfire and Strait of Hormuz shut again as Tehran fights Trump blockade Daily Mail —
- Strait of Hormuz crisis: Iran fires on ships as US tensions surge and blockade standoff deepens Al Jazeera —
- Ships Attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Iran Declares Strict Control of Vital Shipping Route The New York Times —
- Iran's military closes Strait of Hormuz again, citing U.S. blockade PBS —
- Iran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade AP News —
- Iran says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, citing U.S. blockade CBS News —
- Iran fires on tanker & container ship; Hormuz closed again CNN —
Iran recloses vital Strait of Hormuz
The fragile stability in the Middle East has been shattered as Tehran reversed its decision to open the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies.
This move follows President Donald Trump's assertion that the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports would remain in force until a comprehensive nuclear deal is reached.
The Iranian military has warned that any ship attempting to transit without authorization will be targeted, leading to reports of gunfire and projectiles hitting multiple tankers.
Diplomacy remains stalled as both nations accuse each other of violating the terms of a temporary ceasefire scheduled to expire on April 22.
Donald Trump
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Military organization to protect the political system of the Islamic Republic in Iran, designated as a terror organization by multiple countries
Military organization to protect the political system of the Islamic Republic in Iran, designated as a terror organization by multiple countries
Iran
Country in Western Asia
Country in Western Asia
United States
Country located primarily in North America
Country located primarily in North America