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        "id": 1685796,
        "msgid": "iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-again-1776513054",
        "date": "2026-04-18 18:09:21",
        "title": "Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Again!",
        "author": "",
        "source": "DETIK_JOGJA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Trade",
        "summary": "Iran's military has announced the re-closure of the Strait of Hormuz just hours after it was reopened, citing the United States' ongoing naval blockade of Iranian ports as a breach of promises. This escalation follows the expiration of a ceasefire between Tehran and Washington, with US President Donald Trump indicating he may not extend it while maintaining the blockade, potentially disrupting vital global oil trade routes. The move heightens tensions amid failed peace talks, with Iran demanding the removal of tariffs on ships passing through the strait as a key sticking point.",
        "content": "<p>Iran\u2019s military has stated that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed\nagain today. This was announced by Iran\u2019s central military command only\na few hours after the strait was opened, with dozens of ships having\nalready passed through the vital route.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement broadcast on Iranian state television, the military\ncommand accused Washington of breaking its promises with its naval\nblockade of ships sailing to and from Iranian ports.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUntil the United States restores freedom of movement for all ships\nvisiting Iran, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz will remain under\nstrict control,\u201d the statement said, as reported by AFP news agency and\nquoted by detikNews on Saturday (18\/4\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>Previously, US President Donald Trump stated that he plans to\nmaintain the US blockade of Iranian ports if no peace agreement is\nreached. Trump mentioned there is a possibility that the ceasefire will\nnot be extended after it expires.<\/p>\n<p>Iran had reopened the Strait of Hormuz on Friday (17\/4) after a\nceasefire agreement was reached between Israel and Lebanon. However,\nTehran threatened to close the vital waterway again if the US blockade\ncontinues.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the ceasefire between Tehran and Washington is set to\nexpire on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI might not extend it, but the blockade will remain in place,\u201d Trump\ntold reporters, as reported by Al Arabiya on Saturday (18\/4\/2026), when\nasked if the ceasefire would be extended.<\/p>\n<p>When asked about the possibility of a peace agreement with Iran,\nTrump said, \u201cI think it will happen.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The main differences remain in the demands from the United States and\nIran, which previously failed to reach an agreement in talks in\nPakistan.<\/p>\n<p>Trump told reporters that \u201cthere will be no tariffs\u201d imposed by Iran\non ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This has been proposed by\nthe Islamic Republic during previous peace agreement plans.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-again-1776513054",
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