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Where things stand in the Strait of Hormuz

3 sources11 storiesFirst seen 4/18/2026Score49Mixed Progress
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Velocity
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Confidence
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Clipability
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Polarization
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Claims
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Contradictions
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Breakthrough
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Middle East war live: Strait of Hormuz stays shut as Iran reports 'progress' in US talks - Yahoo News UK.

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India protests Iran fire on two vessels in Strait of Hormuz DW.comTwo Indian ships come under fire in Strait of Hormuz after Iran reasserts control NBC NewsMerchant vessels report gunfire as they attempt to cross Hormuz, shipping sources say ReutersNo casualties reported after 2 Indian tankers attacked by Iranian Navy in Strait of Hormuz

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Iran's Revolutionalry Guards 'mosquito fleet' is a serious threat in the Strait of Hormuz - ynetnews.

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Iran's Revolutionalry Guards 'mosquito fleet' is a serious threat in the Strait of Hormuz ynetnewsIran War Live News Updates: Ships Attacked as Iranian Forces Declare Strait of Hormuz Closed WSJA Potent Threat in Strait of Hormuz: Iran's ‘Mosquito Fleet'

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Live updates: Iran war ceasefire deadline looms as Strait of Hormuz closed again

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Iran says it is ‘far' from peace deal with US, as Strait of Hormuz closed again

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Iran says it is ‘far' from peace deal with US, as Strait of Hormuz closed again BBCIranian official says excessive demands made by U.S.

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are barrier to in-person talks PBSIran says no date set for next round of negotiations with US ReutersIran war: Tehran says 'progress' made in talks with US DW.com"Far From Final Discussion": Iran Flags "Many Gaps" As Ceasefire Nears End NDTV

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Summary

**SUMMARY:** The Strait of Hormuz remains closed due to Iran's refusal to lift a port blockade. This has led to increased tensions and potential disruptions in global oil supplies. **WHY IT MATTERS:** The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is a significant geopolitical issue, affecting global energy markets and potentially

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Timeline (11 stories)

Apr 18 10:54 PMFirst
Where things stand in the Strait of Hormuz
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Apr 19 03:35 AM
"Far From Final Discussion": Iran Flags "Many Gaps" As Ceasefire Nears End - NDTV
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Apr 19 09:24 AM
India protests Iran fire on two vessels in Strait of Hormuz - DW.com
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Apr 19 10:24 AM
India Summons Iran Envoy After Strait of Hormuz Shooting - WSJ
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Apr 19 11:15 AM
Iran turns back two tankers attempting to cross Strait of Hormuz - Middle East Eye
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