{"id":2903,"date":"2026-04-18T20:30:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T20:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/israelagora.com.br\/en\/?page_id=2903"},"modified":"2026-04-18T20:30:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T20:30:28","slug":"ira-volta-atras-e-fecha-novamente-o-estreito-de-hormuz","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/israelagora.com.br\/en\/?page_id=2903","title":{"rendered":"Iran reverses course and closes the strait of hormuz again"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Iran reverses course and closes the Strait of Hormuz again<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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\r\n\tIran quickly reversed its decision to open the Strait of Hormuz<\/strong><\/p>

Just one day after announcing that the strait was open to commercial traffic, the country closed the important maritime passage again.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nAt least three ships attempting to cross the region reported being hit by gunfire.<\/p>

\r\nThe measure was taken in response to the blockade imposed by the United States on Iranian ports.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nOn Friday, the Iranian Foreign Minister had declared that the strait was completely open, following the ceasefire reached in Lebanon.<\/p>

\r\nOn Saturday, however, Iran announced a return to strict control of the area by its Armed Forces.<\/p>

\r\nA convoy of eight oil tankers managed to pass shortly before the new closure.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nIranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei stated that the country’s Navy is ready to inflict “new bitter defeats” on its enemies.<\/p>

\r\nIranian authorities criticized the United States, saying that Washington cannot impose a blockade on Iran while the country tries to facilitate the safe passage of ships.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nOn the American side, President Donald Trump reacted firmly.<\/p>

\r\nHe said that Iran “tried to be clever” by wanting to close the strait again, but that this would not work as blackmail.<\/p>

\r\nTrump also stated that the blockade of Iranian ports will continue and that, if there is no lasting agreement by the end of the ceasefire, the bombings may resume.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nDespite the tension, the American president expressed optimism regarding a possible peace agreement with Iran, including the removal of enriched uranium from nuclear facilities.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nMeanwhile, Egypt, Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia are working together on a security arrangement for the Middle East, aiming to prevent another war and ensure the stability of energy markets, supply chains, and food security.

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Published in 04\/18\/2026 20h30<\/em><\/p>\r\n

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