Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz again despite Trump war threat - more economic misery

Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz again despite Trump war threat - more economic miseryThe UK government are planning ahead for shortages, with the threat of rising bills and the impact threatening to hit holiday flights within weeksCommentsNewsPatrick Hill Senior News Reporter12:05, 18 Apr 2026Updated 12:15, 18 Apr 2026View 5 ImagesU.S. Sailors, Marines, and Airmen remain positioned and ready to act against any vessels seeking to violate the blockade(Image: US Central Command)Iran has reclosed the Strait of Hormuz causing fears the ongoing conflict could cause a summer of misery for British families.‌In a new statement on Saturday morning, the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps announced the strait will return "to its previous state"... "under strict management and control of the armed forces". The statement, released via Iran’s Fars news agency, accused the US of "piracy", claiming its "so-called blockade" amounts to maritime robbery.‌The move came after US President Donald Trump announced that despite the strait having reopened to commercial vessels on Friday, the US blockade would "remain in full force" until Tehran reaches a deal with the US, including on its nuclear program.‌View 5 ImagesUS President Donald Trump speaks to members of the press aboard Air Force One on Friday just before landing at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland(Image: Getty Images)READ MORE: Iran war live: 'Gunfire' at tankers as Tehran closes Strait of Hormuz againREAD MORE: Donald Trump gives strongest hint yet about the next country he wants to invadeHe also raised the spectre of further attacks on Iran. When asked what he would do if there's no deal when a ceasefire expires next week, Trump said: "I don't know. Maybe I won't extend it, but the blockade is going to remain. But maybe I won't extend it, so you'll have a blockade and unfortunately we'll have to start dropping bombs again."The ongoing dis...