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Coverage dated April 17, 2026

Iranian Gunboats Fire on Tanker in Strait of Hormuz as Iran Reimposes Restrictions

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Confusion over the critical chokepoint threatened to deepen the energy crisis roiling the global economy and push the two countries toward renewed conflict.

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  1. New York Post

    Iran fires on at least two ships near Oman after re-closing Strait of Hormuz — as Trump warns Tehran against ‘blackmail’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Two IRGC gunboats approached a tanker about 20 nautical miles northeast of the Gulf country around 1 p.m. local time — and opened fire unprovoked, the tanker’s master reported.

  2. Seattle Times

    The Latest: Iran fires on ships in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran imposes restrictions again (opens Seattle Times)

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    Seattle Times's feed description

    Iran has reversed course on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and fired on a tanker attempting to pass the waterway.

  3. The Daily Caller

    Iran Restricts Hormuz Strait Again, Fires On Tanker As Peace Negotiations Slug Along (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    The Iranian military reimposed significant restrictions over the Strait of Hormuz and fired on a tanker attempting to pass through Saturday.

  4. The Boston Globe

    Iranian gunboats fire on tanker in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran reimposes restrictions. Follow live updates. (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The announcement Saturday came after President Trump said the blockade “will remain in full force” until Tehran reaches a deal with the US.

  5. Washington Examiner

    Iran fires on multiple vessels after re-closing Strait of Hormuz (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    A vessel was fired upon by Guards gunboats and another was hit by a likely drone on Saturday after Iran reinstituted its Hormuz closure.

  6. Military.com

    Iranian Gunboats Fire on Tanker in Strait of Hormuz as Iran Reimposes Restrictions (opens Military.com)

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    Military.com's feed description

    Confusion over the critical chokepoint threatened to deepen the energy crisis roiling the global economy and push the two countries toward renewed conflict.

  7. RedState

    Iranian Navy Fires On Two Vessels in Strait of Hormuz, Demonstrating That Waterway Is Not Open (opens RedState)

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    RedState's feed description

    Iranian Navy fires on vessels in Strait of Hormuz, asserting control and denying open passage.

  8. Newsweek

    Iranian gunboats open fire on tanker in Strait of Hormuz: What to know (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Two ships reported taking fire from guns or projectiles when trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday.

  9. Townhall

    Iran Plays With Fire After Resuming Strait of Hormuz Blockade (opens Townhall)

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    Townhall's feed description

    Iran resumes blockade of the Strait of Hormuz amid US tensions and Trump's deadline.