IRAN OPENS FIRE ON SHIPS AFTER STRAIT OF HORMUZ CLOSURE
April 18th, 2026Via: Daily Mail:
Iran has opened fire on ships trying to cross the Strait of Hormuz after shutting the key waterway again, according to reports citing maritime sources, as tankers turned around and ran for cover.
At least two Indian merchant vessels reported being hit by gunfire as they attempted to pass through the narrow waterway on Saturday, three shipping and security sources told Reuters.
The extent of the damage was not immediately clear. One of the vessels was carrying 2million barrels of Iraqi oil.
Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said Iran’s navy was ready to inflict ‘new bitter defeats’ on its enemies in a message posted on Telegram.
The convoy that had begun moving through the strait quickly scattered, with vessel tracking data showing ships dispersing after what had been the first major movement since the start of the war.
It came after Iran moved to re-start the blockade, saying the Strait of Hormuz had been shut once more after the US refused to lift what Tehran describes as a naval blockade of its ports.
Donald Trump warned he could ‘start dropping bombs again’ if the fragile ceasefire collapses.
