Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:31pm on 18 Apr 2026,Saturday International
Ships reported attacks after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz again. A tanker and a container ship said they were targeted near the Oman coast. Iran said it will control the strait until the war ends. It also called the US blockade a ceasefire breach. The strait was briefly opened but shut again, adding confusion. US President Donald Trump said talks with Iran are ongoing but warned the US “won’t be blackmailed”. The waterway is vital for global oil trade. Meanwhile, France said a soldier was killed in Lebanon during a peace mission. Hezbollah denied any role in the attack.
