Iran insists Strait of Hormuz closed as long as US blockade remains
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Iran has threatened to keep the Strait of Hormuz shut while a U.S. naval blockade persists, seizing two ships and prompting a sharp rise in global oil prices. The closure threatens to tighten fuel supplies and drive up costs for consumers and businesses across Nigeria and the wider African
Iran vows to keep the strategic Strait of Hormuz closed as long as a US naval blockade remains, seizing two ships and causing a surge in oil prices. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-insists-strait-of-hormuz-closed-as-long-as-us-blockade-remains/