Iran19 Apr
Tankers retreat from Hormuz Strait
Iranian armed forces have prevented two oil tankers from crossing the Strait of Hormuz today.
Sources
5 verified
Location
Strait of Hormuz
Updated
Sunday, 19 April 2026 at 10:46 UTC

Iranian armed forces have prevented two oil tankers from crossing the Strait of Hormuz today.

Iran's armed forces reportedly intercepted and turned back two additional oil tankers, confirming earlier indications of shipping disruption.
Iran's Tasnim news agency is cited as the source for the report of two more tankers being turned back.
Iranian state media has confirmed the army was responsible for blocking the two tankers today.
New report confirms Iranian armed forces prevented two oil tankers from crossing the Strait of Hormuz today.