Iran reasserts control of Hormuz Strait as Trump warns against ‘blackmail’
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Iran reasserts control of Hormuz Strait as Trump warns against ‘blackmail’

Al Jazeera 19 April 2026, 03:11 AM by InkBrief News Desk
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy has closed the Strait of Hormuz, warning that any ship attempting to pass through will be targeted. The move comes after the US declared a naval blockade on Iranian vessels and ports, which Iran's top negotiator calls a "clumsy and ignorant decision". The blockade is seen as a violation of the ongoing ceasefire agreement.
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