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NPR News: 04-18-2026 10AM EDT

April 18, 2026

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Iran's military has launched attacks on tanker ships in the Strait of Hormuz, hours after reimposing restrictions on the waterway. This follows President Trump's announcement that a US blockade on Iranian ports will persist until a peace agreement is reached with Tehran. With a US-Israel-Iran ceasefire due to expire early next week, no resumption date for negotiations has been set. Trump stated Friday that attacks on Iran could resume absent a deal. Iran's forces declared control of the strait "returned to its previous state" under their strict management, vowing to maintain this as long as the US blockade continues, while accusing the US of violating the ceasefire agreement. Separately, a 10-day ceasefire holds between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, pausing that front.

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  • 1 (00:00) **Iran Attacks Tankers in Strait of Hormuz** - Iranian military strikes ships after reimposing waterway restrictions amid US blockade
  • 2 (00:28) **Iran Accuses US of Ceasefire Violation** - NPR report from Beirut on Iran's strait control
  • 3 (01:02) **Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire** - Ten-day pause in fighting takes effect
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