Iran Reinstates Control of Strait of Ormuz Amid US Blockade

Iran resumed strict control of the Strait of Ormuz on 18 April in response to the US blockade.
Iran reversed its decision to reopen the Strait of Ormuz for commercial ships the previous day.
The move casts doubt on peace negotiations between Iran and the US.
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