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Iran says it won't reopen Strait of Hormuz while U.S. maintains naval blockade

Tehran warned it will keep the strategic waterway closed if the United States continues to blockade its ports, deepening tensions during a fragile ceasefire.

Published Apr 23, 2026, 2:59 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Iran vowed Thursday that it would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz as long as the United States continues to blockade its ports. The declaration has intensified a tense standoff that has dominated the ceasefire in the Middle East war.