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Peace Deal Uncertain as Iran Says Strait of Hormuz is Shut

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Iran reimposed restrictions on vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz on April 18, 2026, disrupting global oil flows and escalating regional tensions amid ongoing Middle East conflicts. US President Donald Trump announced a now-uncertain peace deal after Israel launched strikes on Lebanon, further destabilizing negotiations and undermining diplomatic progress. The International Maritime Organization confirmed Iran’s blockade, with Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez warning of severe economic consequences for global shipping and energy markets. Trump later claimed Iran was removing mines from the Strait, though no independent verification was provided, leaving the situation volatile and unpredictable. A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon was agreed upon, offering temporary relief but failing to address the broader crisis or Iran’s maritime restrictions.
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Apr 18th, 2026Peace Deal Uncertain as Iran Says Strait of Hormuz is ShutInternational Maritime Organization Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend as Iran reimposed restrictions on vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and Israel attacked targets in Lebanon, undermining expectations of an imminent peace deal touted by US President Donald Trump Saturday morning.Duration:3:18Trump Says US Won't Give Iran Any Frozen FundsDuration:4:18The AI Model That Frightens Wall StreetDuration:3:35Trump Says Iran Is Removing Mines From Hormuz StraitDuration:2:00Fed's Waller Expresses Caution About Lowering RatesDuration:8:01Netflix Shares Tank on Weak Forecast; Hastings Steps DownTechnologyDuration:1:06Starmer Says He Wasn't Told Mandelson Failed VettingDuration:2:06Fed's Daly Says Too Early to Tell If War Will Create Long-Term ShockDuration:1:35Israel, Lebanon Agree to 10-Day CeasefireAvailable on:Listen onApple TVListen onRokuListen onSamsung TVListen onFire TVListen onAndroid TVListen onRakuten TVListen onHaystack NewsWatch BTV in your area:Channel Finder

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