Apr 18/26: Iran reverses course on reopening Strait of Hormuz, signals warning to US

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Iran has reversed it’s decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, citing an ongoing U.S. naval blockade. A regional intelligence official has confirmed to Fox News’ Trey Yingst that the Strait of Hormuz is “under full IRGC control and effectively closed at this moment.” Multiple vessels have already been forced to turn around, and the IRGC reportedly opened fire on at least one ship.

This reversal comes after Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday declared the Strait of Hormuz open while a 10-day ceasefire was announced between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon.
President Donald Trump had told reporters Friday that Iran agreed to all of his demands, including to allow the U.S. to collect uranium from the country. Iran has denied such claims.President Donald Trump said Friday the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports would remain in effect despite Iran announcing the Strait of Hormuz would reopen. He has insisted Iran “cannot have a nuclear weapon.”
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said that 23 ships had complied with direction from U.S. forces and turned around since the blockade went into effect. Photos showed AH-64 Apaches fly above the Strait of Hormuz during a patrol on Friday.