Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:48pm on 18 Apr 2026,Saturday International
2 merchant ships, including an Indian-flagged tanker, came under gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. Maritime sources said Iranian gunboats opened fire as the vessels tried to pass. Both ships turned back, and no injuries were reported. Iran said it has restored strict control over the strait and warned that no ship can cross without approval. The move comes as tensions rise with the United States over blockades. Officials also confirmed some ships heard radio messages declaring the route closed. The Strait of Hormuz handles a large share of global oil, raising fears of supply disruptions worldwide.
