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Conflict & Security April 18, 2026 311 stories in this edition

Iran War Live Updates: Iran’s Military Says It Has Reimposed ‘Strict Control’ of Strait of Hormuz

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Iran War Live Updates: Iran’s Military Says It Has Reimposed ‘Strict Control’ of Strait of Hormuz

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The military said it would tighten its grip on the vital waterway until the U.S. ended its blockade of Iranian ports. The statement added to the uncertainty over access to the strait.

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