Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade
TOPSHOT - A man stands with an Iranian national flag along an intersection at Valiasr Square in Tehran on April 6, 2026. Israeli strikes killed the intelligence chief of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, as the Islamic republic on April 6 defied threats from the US President to devastate civilian infrastructure if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP via Getty Images) /
Iran has accused the US of violating the ceasefire agreement by maintaining a blockade on its ports. Meanwhile, the US has renewed a waiver of sanctions on Russian oil. Follow DW for more.
What you need to know
- Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz again
- It accused the US of violating the ceasefire agreement by its blockade
- Iran has meanwhile partially reopened its airspace
- US has renewed a sanctions waiver for Russian oil
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