Iran Re-Closes Strait of Hormuz Citing US Naval Blockade
The Iranian Navy reimposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz on April 18, 2026, reversing a brief opening announced only one day prior. Tehran cited 'excessive demands' from Washington and a continuing US naval blockade as primary reasons for the closure. Iranian state media indicated that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has tightened control over the waterway, while President Donald Trump warned that the United States would not be blackmailed by the disruption of this critical global energy corridor.
Date: April 18, 2026
Location: Iran
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: naval
Severity: CRITICAL
Source: SOF News