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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over continued US blockade of ports, state media says | BBC News

2026-04-18 News & Politics
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Iran's military has said it will close the Strait of Hormuz in response to the US maintaining its blockade, Iranian state media reports. Iran's foreign minister said on Friday the Strait of Hormuz would "completely open" to commercial ships for the remainder of the ceasefire. Shortly after, Donald Trump said the strait was "completely open and ready for business" but that the US blockade of Iranian ports would continue until a peace deal is reached. The BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet is reporting from Tehran on condition that none of her material is used on the BBC's Persian Service. These restrictions apply to all international media organisations operating in Iran. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #US #Iran #BBCNews

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@mohamedabdul8330 2026-04-18

Isn’t it interesting how all the “action” happens when the market closes? Never fails.

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@Mr.Eternal966 2026-04-18

I´m Shocked!..... i did not see this coming at all....

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Someone's making a lot of money insider trading.

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@RideSallyRide100 2026-04-18

CORRUPTION - $millions made out of every announcement. Kushner knows how to do it, lets just say that.

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@kevdog1314 2026-04-18

We need a global reset of the rich. Delete them all and start over

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Oil price goes down, oil price goes up! All for the share holders

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@SteveShea-n8n 2026-04-18

How could anyone trust a deal with a serial liar??

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@richardslifer1052 2026-04-18

Grand opening….Grand closing…..

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Iran is the new boss of the Stock Market.

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@ameenzakariya 2026-04-18

Peace can't be one-sided.

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