Iran fires on multiple vessels after re-closing Strait of Hormuz
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Iran fires on multiple vessels after re-closing Strait of Hormuz

April 18, 2026
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Merchant ships were sent scrambling to retreat after Iran fired on multiple vessels on Saturday morning, part of its sudden decision to re-close the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf announced Friday evening that the strait was closed, despite an earlier announcement from President Donald Trump and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi []

Iran fires on multiple vessels after re-closing Strait of Hormuz
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