Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Hours After Trump Said It Would Never Close Again

Irans military reasserted control over the Strait of Hormuz on April 18, 2026, directly contradicting President Donald Trumps claims that the critical waterway was fully open and would never close again. Key Takeaways: Iran re-imposed Strait of Hormuz controls on April 18, 2026, blaming the U.S. blockade and accusing Trump of making 7 false claims. []