Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:44pm on 18 Apr 2026,Saturday International
Tensions rose in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran said it would close the key shipping route in response to the US blockade. A tanker reported being fired upon by two Iranian gunboats, according to UK maritime officials. Iran’s foreign minister earlier said the strait would remain open during the ceasefire, creating confusion. US President Donald Trump claimed the route is open and Iran has agreed to terms, including removing enriched uranium. Tehran denied this. Ship tracking data showed some vessels still moving through the strait, even as uncertainty and risk in the region continue to grow.
