News update Iran reasserts control of Hormuz Strait as Trump warns against ‘blackmail’ Top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says US naval blockade of Iran's ports is 'a clumsy and ignorant decision'. Al Jazeera April 18, 2026 1 minute read Top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says US naval blockade of Iran's ports is 'a clumsy and ignorant decision'. Post navigation Previous: Iran military orders Indian ship to abort Strait of Hormuz passageNext: UTME 2026; “I was so scared” – Lady in shock over aggregate score, scores 97 in chemistry Related Stories News update Lookman loses Copa del Rey final despite scoring for Atletico Madrid Newsflez April 19, 2026 News update Iran war live: Tehran says no date set for US talks, Hormuz Strait closed Yashraj Sharma April 19, 2026 News update Trinidad and Tobago police uncover 56 bodies, mostly children, at cemetery Al Jazeera Staff April 18, 2026