Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:22pm on 19 Apr 2026,Sunday International
Iran has once again shut the strategic Strait of Hormuz, declaring it will remain closed until the United States lifts its naval blockade on Iranian ports. Iranian forces, including the Revolutionary Guard, warned that any vessel attempting to pass could be targeted, with some ships already turned back or attacked. The move reverses a brief reopening and comes as negotiations between the US and Iran show limited progress, with key disagreements still unresolved. As nearly 20% of global oil flows through the strait, the closure has intensified fears of supply disruptions, rising energy prices, and prolonged geopolitical instability worldwide. (PC: Reuters)
