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US says 31 mostly oil tankers were turned back in Iran blockade
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Published on 24 April 2026
Ceasefire extended, but the blockade tightened further
The US military says it intercepted 31 vessels, mostly oil tankers, as part of a blockade targeting Iran’s port activity. The move follows Iran firing at commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump extended a ceasefire while keeping restrictions in place, which Iran called an act of war. The US also linked any permanent deal to Iran surrendering enriched uranium.
- US intercepted 31 vessels, mostly oil tankers, under blockade actions
- Strait of Hormuz attack on commercial ships preceded the crackdown
- Ceasefire was extended, yet naval restrictions stayed active
- US insists enriched uranium surrender for a lasting agreement
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