Iran Re-Closes Hormuz Strait Amid Reports of Gunfire and US Blockade

Iran has re-closed the Hormuz Strait to maritime traffic, citing a US blockade on its shipping, with reports of gunfire and ships abandoning transit attempts. The closure follows a brief period of reopening, causing confusion and volatility in oil markets.

By Alex Longley, Weilun Soon and Prejula Prem Sat, April 18, 2026 at 5:58 PM GMT+3 3 min read · Yahoo Finance · April 18, 2026, 14:58 UTC

Iran Re-Closes Hormuz Strait Amid Reports of Gunfire and US Blockade

Topics: Hormuz Strait closure Iran maritime gunfire oil prices US-Iran tensions

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