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Iran's joint military command said that "control of the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous state" — warning it would continue to block transit as long as the U.S. blockade remained in effect.
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Analysis Summary
Iran's military said Saturday it had reasserted control of the Strait of Hormuz and threatened to close it again if the U.S. maintains its naval blockade on Iranian ports, while 23 ships have already been forced to turn around by U.S. forces. President Trump confirmed the American blockade will remain in place until the U.S. and Iran reach a final deal on nuclear and military terms. The two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran expires April 22, and Trump has indicated he may not extend it—potentially resuming airstrikes if no permanent agreement is reached. The dispute centers on competing maritime restrictions in a critical global shipping corridor: Iran controls the Strait while the U.S. enforces a blockade on Iranian ports, with both sides using access as leverage in ongoing negotiations.
Claims Analysis (5)
“Iran's joint military command said that "control of the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous state"”
Multiple sources (NPR, AP, Washington Post, NYT) confirm Iran's military statement about reasserting control over the strait on April 18, 2026.
“Iran warned it would continue to block transit as long as the U.S. blockade remained in effect”
Confirmed by AP News and Washington Post reporting that Iran threatened to close the strait again if U.S. blockade continues.
“Twenty-three ships have been forced to turn around at the behest of U.S. forces in the Gulf of Oman, according to U.S. Central Command”
CBS article cites U.S. Central Command on Saturday reporting 23 ships turned around (up from 21 twelve hours prior). Specific, time-stamped claim from official U.S. military source.
“President Trump said the blockade will remain in place until Iran and the U.S. agree to a final deal to end the war”
Article documents Trump's statement aboard Air Force One Friday night that blockade 'will remain in full force' until a deal including nuclear program terms is reached.
“Two Iranian gunboats fired on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the British military”
UK Maritime Trade Operations center reported the incident; tanker and crew reported safe. No contradicting sources found.
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