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Blockades again cripple traffic in the Strait of Hormuz

Traffic clogged in the strategic waterway after Tehran and Washington imposed separate blockades, with Iranian vessels continuing to test the U.S. shutdown.

Published Apr 20, 2026, 1:23 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Tracking data showed Monday that traffic once again seized up in the Strait of Hormuz as both Tehran and Washington imposed separate blockades. Iranian vessels continued to test the U.S.-imposed shutdown, further disrupting shipping in the vital corridor.