Other vessels are seen reversing course as Iran reimposes restrictions on the vital waterway over a continuing US naval blockade.
Updated 8:58 AM EDT, Sat April 18, 2026
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• Strait of Hormuz: A tanker reported coming under fire from Iranian gunboats while traveling through the Strait of Hormuz. It came after Iran’s military said restrictions on the vital waterway are being reimposed, alleging “repeated breaches of trust” by the US.
• US-Iran talks: Meanwhile, US and Iranian delegations are set to hold negotiations Monday on a deal potentially ending the war, Iranian sources told CNN. The US hasn’t confirmed talks are scheduled. President Donald Trump says he may not extend the ceasefire with Iran if negotiations fail.