Iran announced on April 18, 2026, it was reimposing restrictions on Strait of Hormuz in response to a U.S. blockade on Iranian shipping and ports. File photo for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Reuters The British military said on Saturday (April 18, 2026) that two gunboats from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard opened fire on a tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz, after Iran said it has reimposed restrictions on the vital waterway. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said the tanker and crew were reported safe, without identifying the vessel or its destination. Published – April 18, 2026 05:01 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Law and order remain sensitive but under control: Manipur CM Scorpions’ ‘Coming Home’ India tour cancelled due to medical concerns, tickets to be refunded