Iran reimposes restrictions on Strait of Hormuz, accusing U.S. of violating deal to reopen it
Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah. | Photo Credit: Reuters Iran swiftly reversed course on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, reimposing restrictions on the critical waterway on Saturday (April 18, 2026) after the U.S. said the move would not end its blockade. The country’s joint…