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CAIRO (AP) — Iran doubled down on its pledge to restrict ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remains in place, as mediators scrambled to extend the ceasefire set to expire on Wednesday. The dueling blockades have complicated Pakistani-led mediation attempts and raised questions about whether […]

CAIRO (AP) — Iran doubled down on its pledge to restrict ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remains in place, as mediators scrambled to extend the ceasefire set to expire on Wednesday. The dueling blockades have complicated Pakistani-led mediation attempts and raised questions about whether […]

Tensions in the Persian Gulf escalated on Sunday, April 19, 2026, as Iran reaffirmed its decision to restrict commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The move comes as a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran nears its Wednesday deadline. 🌎 Iran Doubles Down on Closing Strait of Hormuz As Ceasefire Inches Toward Expiration.

Iran has doubled down on its pledge to restrict ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remains in place.