Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:56pm on 18 Apr 2026,Saturday International
At least 3 commercial ships were attacked after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz again. Iranian gunboats fired at vessels trying to cross. One ship was damaged, but no injuries were reported. The strait had briefly reopened earlier in the day before being shut again. The move comes as tensions with the United States remain high. US President Donald Trump said Iran was “a little cute” but warned it cannot pressure the US. Talks between both sides are ongoing. The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for global oil trade.
