Iran tightens its control of Strait of Hormuz

RTE Thursday 23rd April 2026, 6:01AM 1 min read 3 hours ago

Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as it tightened its grip on the strategic waterway after US President Donald Trump announced he was indefinitely calling off attacks, with no sign of peace talks restarting.

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