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Iran warns Hormuz will stay shut unless US lifts siege on its ports

Tehran is threatening to keep the Strait of Hormuz shut unless Washington lifts the ‘US siege’ on Iranian ports.

1 report1 sourceApr 19, 2026, 11:31 AM
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Al JazeeraApr 19, 2026, 11:31 AM

Iran warns Hormuz will stay shut unless US lifts siege on its ports

Tehran is threatening to keep the Strait of Hormuz shut unless Washington lifts the ‘US siege’ on Iranian ports.

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