Iran has announced the full re-closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with the spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya military headquarters telling dzwatch that the strategic waterway will remain under direct Iranian Armed Forces control with heightened surveillance.
The spokesperson stated that Tehran had previously shown “goodwill” during ongoing negotiations, permitting limited oil tankers and commercial vessels through the strait — but accused Washington of continuing acts of “piracy and maritime seizure” under the pretext of a naval blockade, forcing Iran to reimpose full control.
“The United States has violated its commitments once again,” the spokesperson told dzwatch, adding that restrictions will remain until Washington guarantees unimpeded movement of Iranian-linked vessels.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump stated he received “good news” regarding Iran, while simultaneously threatening renewed military strikes if no agreement is reached before Wednesday’s ceasefire deadline. “We have a blockade, and unfortunately we may have to start bombing again,” Trump warned.
A temporary two-week truce brokered by Pakistan was declared on April 8, following a war that erupted on February 28. A first round of talks in Islamabad concluded without a final agreement, with a second round potentially scheduled for Monday.
