Iran slams US ‘blatant violation of the ceasefire’, vows to keep Strait of Hormuz closed
News24 | 23.04.2026 19:50
Iran’s vow not to reopen the Strait of Hormuz - so long as a US naval blockade remained in place - was held into Thursday despite a ceasefire extension, as the Gulf nation announced the seizure of two ships trying to cross the strategic waterway.