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U.S.-Iran ceasefire at risk after renewed conflict in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel that it said had tried to evade its blockade of Iranian ports Grouped from 23 articles across 8 sources.

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The Globe and MailApr 20, 2026, 10:19 AM

U.S.-Iran ceasefire at risk after renewed conflict in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel that it said had tried to evade its blockade of Iranian ports

DWApr 18, 2026, 12:19 PM

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade

Iran has accused the US of violating the ceasefire agreement by maintaining a blockade on its ports. Meanwhile, a French peacekeeper was killed in southern Lebanon. Follow DW for more.

BBC NewsApr 18, 2026, 9:19 PM

Strait of Hormuz closed again, Iran says, as ships attacked

Iran is blaming a US blockade for the closure, saying it breaches the ceasefire reached between the two countries.

Al JazeeraApr 18, 2026, 12:03 PM

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade of its ports

Two Indian ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz have come under fire.

CBS NewsApr 20, 2026, 12:59 AM

Trump says U.S. seized Iranian vessel, Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, ceasefire winding down

The fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is set to expire this week, with both countries accusing the other of violations over the weekend. More American troops are on their way to the region. Charlie D'Agata reports.

CBS NewsApr 19, 2026, 1:21 PM

Strait of Hormuz remains closed, as Iran blames U.S. blockade

Iran's navy shut down the Strait of Hormuz just one day after declaring it open. Tehran is vowing the shutdown will continue until the U.S. blockade is lifted – another hurdle for continuing peace talks. Correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports from Tel Aviv, where a temporary truce between Israel and Lebanon has brought some calm for the first time in nearly six weeks.

The Straits TimesApr 18, 2026, 9:44 PM

Iran closes Hormuz Strait again, as Trump warns against ‘blackmail’

Trump had insisted that a US naval blockade of Iranian ports would continue until a deal was concluded.

CBS NewsApr 18, 2026, 2:43 PM

Iran says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, citing U.S. blockade

Iran said on Saturday that it closed the Strait of Hormuz again amid the ongoing U.S. blockade of its ports in the waterway. President Trump said Friday that the waterway was "completely open."

DWApr 19, 2026, 7:05 AM

India protests Iran fire on two vessels in Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi summoned Iran's envoy after two India-flagged vessels were attacked while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz.

DWApr 18, 2026, 1:24 PM

Iran: Attacks on ships reported as Strait of Hormuz recloses

Iran has accused the US of violating the ceasefire agreement by maintaining a blockade on its ports. Meanwhile, a French peacekeeper was killed in southern Lebanon. Follow DW for more.

CNBCApr 18, 2026, 10:24 PM

Iran says Strait of Hormuz is closed again as vessels attempting to cross come under fire

Iranian officials say they have closed the strait because of the U.S.'s ongoing blockade of its ports.

The Globe and MailApr 18, 2026, 11:25 AM

Trump, Iran claim progress in talks as Tehran closes Strait of Hormuz again

Iran reversed its reopening of the crucial waterway and fired on ships attempting to pass

ABC AustraliaApr 18, 2026, 7:50 PM

Live: Iran opens fire on ships travelling through Strait of Hormuz

The two Indian-flagged vessels reported being fired upon by gunboats from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, just a day after the strait was declared open by Iran's foreign minister. Follow live.

Al JazeeraApr 18, 2026, 9:06 PM

Iran military orders Indian ship to abort Strait of Hormuz passage

Video shows the moment Iran’s military ordered an Indian ship to abort its passage of the Strait of Hormuz.

The Straits TimesApr 18, 2026, 11:59 AM

Iran's navy tells ships Strait of Hormuz shut again, two vessels report gunfire

ATHENS, April 18 - Merchant vessels attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday received radio messages from Iran's navy telling them they were not allowed to pass, while two ships reported being hit by gunfire, shipping sources said.

Al JazeeraApr 19, 2026, 8:49 AM

Iran, US still ‘far’ from breakthrough amid Strait of Hormuz impasse

Tehran is 'fully prepared' for the US to resume hostilities at any moment, says Iran's parliament speaker Ghalibaf.

The Straits TimesApr 19, 2026, 10:50 AM

Iran says final deal still far off as Hormuz Strait shuttered

A two-week ceasefire is set to end on April 22 unless it is renewed.

Al JazeeraApr 18, 2026, 11:55 AM

Gunfire reported by vessel in Strait of Hormuz

A maritime agency reported that a tanker was fired on by gunboats in the Strait of Hormuz.

The Straits TimesApr 19, 2026, 2:05 AM

Strait of Hormuz blocked as gaps remain on Iran peace talks

The American leader says the US is having “very good conversations”, but gives no other details.

Al JazeeraApr 18, 2026, 11:35 AM

US blockade of Iran needs to end before the Strait of Hormuz is fully reope

Michael Shoebridge says US may be forced to end blockade of Iran to see the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

The Straits TimesApr 19, 2026, 12:28 AM

Why Iran’s ‘mosquito fleet’ remains a potent threat in the Strait of Hormuz

A flotilla of small boats forms the heart of the naval forces deployed by the Revolutionary Guards.

ABC AustraliaApr 18, 2026, 11:57 PM

Uncertainty in Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire deadline approaches

There is an intense uncertainty and volatility on the vital shipping waterway which is at the centre of a growing energy crisis.

The Straits TimesApr 18, 2026, 12:39 PM

Some tankers cross Strait of Hormuz before shots fired, ship-tracking data shows

Iran reimposed restrictions on crossing the strait on April 18.

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