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Iran re-closes Strait of Hormuz, accusing U.S. of "piracy" despite previous truce

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18-04-2026 04:13 PM

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The spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters announced on Saturday the re-closure of the Strait of Hormuz, returning the strategic waterway to a state of full military lockdown under the direct management of Iranian armed forces.
The move comes just one day after a brief reopening that saw global oil prices significantly. Tehran stated that while it had shown "good faith" by allowing a limited number of commercial vessels to pass, it decided to reinstate the blockade after accusing the United States of continuing acts of "maritime piracy and robbery" under the guise of its naval blockade.
"The United States has once again violated its promises," the spokesperson said, adding that strict control over all maritime traffic will remain in place until Washington guarantees the unhindered movement of vessels traveling to and from Iranian ports.
The Iranian military emphasized that the restoration of stability in the strait is contingent upon the cessation of U.S. interference with Iranian shipping. This sudden reversal is expected to reignite concerns in global energy markets, which had only just begun to stabilize following the news of the previous de-escalation.


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