Strait of Hormuz crisis: Iran fires on ships as US tensions surge and blockade standoff deepens
19/04/2026-00:37 19/04/2026-01:40 חדשות قناة Al Jazeera דיווח
Tensions between the United States and Iran are escalating again as the Strait of Hormuz turns into a flashpoint. Iranian forces have reportedly fired at commercial vessels and forced ships to turn back, effectively shutting down one of the world’s most critical energy routes. This comes just hours after Iran had briefly reopened the strait. Tehran says the move is a response to the ongoing US blockade of Iranian ports — while Donald Trump insists Washington will not be “blackmailed.” Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly
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