Iran has announced strict control over the Strait of Hormuz, while the United States continues its blockade of Iranian ports that began on April 13.

Iran has announced strict control over the Strait of Hormuz, while the United States continues its blockade of Iranian ports that began on April 13.

@meduzalive 18 Apr 2026, 10:47

The US has extended sanctions exemptions for Russian oil, allowing transactions for cargo loaded before April 17, which may lead to additional revenues, but strikes on infrastructure and the shadow fleet diminish the impact of these measures.

@rybar 18 Apr 2026, 10:14

Iran has announced renewed strict control over the Strait of Hormuz, warning of obstacles to shipping until the US lifts its blockade of Iranian ports.

@meduzalive 18 Apr 2026, 09:02

Iran has once again blocked passage through the Strait of Hormuz, stating that control over this strategic waterway remains under strict management of Iranian armed forces until freedom of navigation for vessels from Iran is restored.

@varlamov_news 18 Apr 2026, 08:48

The USA has allowed the supply of Russian oil and petroleum products if they were loaded onto ships before April 17.

@meduzalive 18 Apr 2026, 06:47

The United States has extended the license for the sale of Russian oil and petroleum products loaded before April 17 until May 16, citing the need to maintain stability in the global energy market.

@bazabazon 18 Apr 2026, 01:10