Israel-Iran LIVE: Iran says won’t reopen Hormuz if US upholds naval blockade
Iran vowed not to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as long as the US continues to blockade its ports, amid a tense standoff on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The US President announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire to allow more time for peace talks brokered by Pakistan.
Iran has vowed not to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as long as the US continues to blockade its ports. The US President announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire to allow more time for peace talks brokered by Pakistan. Iran's Revolutionary Guard attacked a third ship on Wednesday in the Strait of Hormuz, throwing into question efforts to end the war. Israel and Lebanon held talks in Washington on Thursday, during which Beirut plans to request a one-month extension of a ceasefire due to expire within days. The ceasefire was initially set to expire earlier this week. Iran welcomed Pakistan's efforts but made no other comment on the US President's announcement.
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