Some merchant vessels received a radio message from the Iranian Navy saying the Strait of Hormuz had been shut again, shipping sources have told Reuters.
The Iranian Navy told the tankers that no ships are allowed to pass through the Strait, the sources add.
As we’ve just reported, at least one tanker says it has come under fire in the strait by IRGC gunboats.
Iran talkin tough
🚨 IRAN DRAWS RED LINE 🚨
IRAN: “WE WILL NOT TRANSFER ENRICHED URANIUM.”
CALLS IT AS SACRED AS NATIONAL SOIL.
DIRECT REJECTION OF U.S. DEMANDS.
NUCLEAR TALKS NOW FACE MAJOR ROADBLOCK.
IF IRAN DOESN’T HAND OVER ENRICHED URANIUM TO THE U.S. THEN… Show more https://t.co/lL0XUZOc6k pic.twitter.com/yrdVEAdp0O
— Money Ape (@TheMoneyApe) April 18, 2026
