Iran shuts down Strait of Hormuz again, accusing US of ‘piracy’

The ceasefire between the US and Iran is in grave peril after Iran announced on Saturday that, in response to the continued US blockade, it would once again impose travel restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz after briefly reopening it on Friday. Iran has used the strait – through which about 20% of the world’s oil passes [...] The post Iran shuts down Strait of Hormuz again, accusing US of ‘piracy’ appeared first on Asia Times .
2026-04-18 19:17:46