Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Again as IRGC Fires on Tanker
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- Category: Europe
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-18 08:56 UTC
- Sources: Politico Europe
Iran's military reimposed strict control over the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, with a joint military command spokesperson stating the waterway is now under strict armed forces management and will remain closed until the US lifts its blockade of Iranian ports. Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps gunboats fired on a tanker attempting to transit the strait during the standoff.