News update Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade of its ports Reports of Iranian gunboats opening fire on tanker after Tehran says it is closing waterway until US lifts its blockade. Al Jazeera Staff April 18, 2026 Reports of Iranian gunboats opening fire on tanker after Tehran says it is closing waterway until US lifts its blockade. Post navigation Previous: Displaced Lebanese return as Israeli shelling violates ceasefire in southNext: “There’s nothing there for me” – Cole Palmer dismisses Man United transfer rumours Related Stories News update Arsenal Close In On Monga As Personal Terms Agreed Newsflez June 5, 2026 News update ‘What About Kidnappers On TikTok?’ — Netizens Tackle Police After Arrest Of Suspect Behind Fake Tinubu Audio Newsflez June 5, 2026 News update Despite Death Sentence For Killers, Owo Massacre Survivors Still In Agony Newsflez June 5, 2026