Ships Attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Iran Declares Strict Control of Vital Shipping Route

The day after Iran declared the vital waterway open, it reversed course, injecting new peril into navigation there.

By Lynsey Chutel

Greek, Indian Tankers U-Turn Before Hormuz Amid Reopening Doubt - Bloomberg.com

Greek, Indian Tankers U-Turn Before Hormuz Amid Reopening Doubt  Bloomberg.com

Iran closes strait of Hormuz again ‘until US lifts blockade’

IRGC reportedly fires on tanker as it tries to pass through strait after brief window when strait had reopened • Middle East crisis – live updates Iranian officials say they have reversed the reopening of the strait of Hormuz and reimposed restrictions on the vital shipping lane after the US said it would not end its blockade of Iranian ports. A UK maritime agency reported that Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) ships had fired at a tanker as it attempted to pass through the strait on ...

By Jessie Williams

Iran’s supreme leader warns of ‘new bitter defeats’ for US and Israel

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned the navy was ready to inflict ‘new bitter defeats’ on the US and Israel.

India calls in Iranian ambassador over incident in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran has accused the US of violating the ceasefire agreement by maintaining a blockade on its ports. Meanwhile, a French peacekeeper was killed in southern Lebanon. Follow DW for more.

Closed? Open? Closed? Why is Iran changing course on the Strait of Hormuz?

The shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz only hours after its reopening is a tactic by Iran to gain leverage over the United States before possible negotiations, according to Chinese analysts. With the clock counting down to the end of a two-week ceasefire with the US on Wednesday, a deal with Washington was still possible and the likelihood of Tehran imposing a toll on the waterway was low, they added. The assessment came as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Saturday that...

By Fan Chen

Replay : Donald Trump holds briefing amid Hormuz tension

Rewatch Donald Trump’s live briefing from the White House on Saturday, April 18, as Iran announced it was re-closing the Strait of Hormuz while the US maintains its port blockade. FRANCE 24's Andrew Hilliar has the analysis.

By FRANCE24

Iran’s supreme leader warns of ‘new bitter defeats’ for US and Israel

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has said Iran's navy is ready to inflict "new bitter defeats" on the US and Israel.

By Luke Reevey

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Trade ships hit in Hormuz as Iran reopening falters

During the reopening, at least eight oil and gas tankers crossed the strait while several others turned back near Iran's Larak Island checkpoint

By AFP

Iran reverses decision to open Strait of Hormuz, citing U.S. blockade - Haaretz

Iran reverses decision to open Strait of Hormuz, citing U.S. blockade  Haaretz

Why Iran has closed Strait of Hormuz again, when will it open? Explained

Iran has reinstated restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, claiming US actions constitute a blockade.

Iran says Hormuz closed: One Indian ship manages to cross on Saturday, at least four turn back amid fear, confusion

By Sukalp Sharma

Iran's navy tells ships Strait of Hormuz shut again, two vessels report gunfire - The Straits Times

Iran's navy tells ships Strait of Hormuz shut again, two vessels report gunfire  The Straits Times

New Delhi summons Iranian envoy after Indian-flagged tankers shot at near Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi on Saturday summoned Iran’s ambassador to convey the country’s “deep concern” after two Indian-flagged vessels came under attack near the Strait of Hormuz, India’s foreign ministry said. In a statement, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Iran’s Ambassador to India Dr Mohammad Fathali was summoned “for a meeting with [the] foreign secretary this evening”. During the meeting, the foreign secretary “conveyed India’s deep concern at the shooting incident earlier today invol...

By none@none.com (News DeskReuters)

Unifil condemns ‘deliberate attack’ killing peacekeeper in southern Lebanon; Iran reimposes restrictions on Strait of Hormuz after US ‘violates deal’

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U.S. renews waiver on Russian oil sanctions

Iran says resumed strict control over Strait of Hormuz - China Daily - Global Edition

Iran says resumed strict control over Strait of Hormuz  China Daily - Global Edition

India summons Iran envoy after attack on oil tanker in Hormuz

Indian ship ‘Sanmar Herald’ is attacked while crossing Strait of Hormuz, source says; crew and vessel are safe

By Reuters

Iran recloses Strait of Hormuz over US naval blockade

The Iranian army has also begun attacking vessels attempting to pass through the strait. The post Iran recloses Strait of Hormuz over US naval blockade appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Beloved John

Some tankers cross Strait of Hormuz before shots fired, ship-tracking data shows - Geo News

Some tankers cross Strait of Hormuz before shots fired, ship-tracking data shows  Geo News

Oil Tanker Under Fire from Iranian Forces Near Strait of Hormuz - Nation Thailand

Oil Tanker Under Fire from Iranian Forces Near Strait of Hormuz  Nation Thailand

Iran cannot ‘blackmail us’ with Strait of Hormuz – Iran

Trump said there would be "some information" about Iran later in the day, adding: "We're taking a tough stand." The post Iran cannot ‘blackmail us’ with Strait of Hormuz – Iran appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

Strait of Hormuz shut again as US surprises Iran by upholding blockade

Iran restored military control over the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, reversing a brief reopening and asserting control over the traffic as tensions resulting from the illegal US-Israeli aggression intensify. Tehran announced the move hours after confirming limited passage for commercial vessels, citing what it called continued US “piracy” through a naval blockade of Iranian ports. Shipping data and maritime agencies reported confusion across the waterway, with vessels turning back and ot...

DR Congo accepts first set of deportees from the US

Fifteen people deported from the US, who are reportedly from South America, have arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

By Prince Adu-Owusu

Iranian Patrol Boats Reportedly Fire on Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian patrol boats opened fire on an oil tanker early Saturday in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The post Iranian Patrol Boats Reportedly Fire on Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Sara Zouiten

Hormuz 'safety valve' snaps shut: Iran reimposes blockade, fires on tankers - Times of Oman

Hormuz 'safety valve' snaps shut: Iran reimposes blockade, fires on tankers  Times of Oman

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again a day after declaring it open to commercial shipping - thecitizen.co.tz

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again a day after declaring it open to commercial shipping  thecitizen.co.tz

Iran again closes the Strait of Hormuz in response to the US blockade - Seneweb

Iran again closes the Strait of Hormuz in response to the US blockade  Seneweb