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Iran reportedly re-closes Strait of Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz is reportedly closed, reversing Iran's declaration from the previous day.

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Strait of Hormuz
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Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 17:37 UTC
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The Strait of Hormuz is reportedly closed once again, according to a social media report. This action reverses the declaration made by Iran's Foreign Minister on April 17, 2026, that the strait was 'completely open.' The closure escalates the ongoing crisis in the critical global oil chokepoint and contradicts the brief de-escalation signaled just a day earlier.
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