Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but threatens to close it again as the US maintains its blockade
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Day: April 18, 2026
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Iran Says It Will Shut Hormuz If US Blockade Continues: Top Developments
Iran will close the strategic Strait of Hormuz again if the United States continues its blockade of Iranian ports, parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Saturday.
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