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Iran re-closes Strait of Hormuz; commercial ships turn back

Iran's military said it reimposed a closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz after briefly reopening it, leading many commercial vessels to abandon transit attempts.

Published Apr 18, 2026, 7:41 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Iran's military declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again on Saturday, hours after briefly reopening the vital waterway. Numerous commercial ships abandoned attempts to pass through and reversed course, the military command said.