The Latest: Standoff escalates after Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over US blockade
Iran has reversed its decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and has warned that it would continue to block transit through the strait as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remained in effect
April 19, 2026
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