Iran Again Tightens Its Grip on Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz

NYT Home | Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:42:13 +0000

Steel hulls drift in fear,  
the water's breath holds secrets—  
whispers of the tide.

Traffic in the strait has all but halted as Iran renews its attacks, striking two vessels on Wednesday. More than 300 ships linked to Iran have passed through the strait since the war began.

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