politics
апрель 18, 2026
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Again, Accuses US of Violating Ceasefire
Passage through which about 20% of the world's oil circulates is again limited; ships are prevented from crossing the region...
TL;DR
- Iran has reinstated restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz.
- The decision is in response to the US maintaining blockades on Iranian ports.
- Iran accuses the US of "maritime piracy and sabotage."
- This action jeopardizes the US-Iran ceasefire scheduled to end on Wednesday.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic route for about 20% of the world's oil transit.