April 18: Major Developments Around the Strait of Hormuz
The Speaker of Iran's Parliament firmly believes that the United States and Israel have suffered a strategic defeat in this conflict, as they failed to achieve their set objectives.
Iran has once again closed the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian Supreme National Security Council stated that Tehran will control passage through the Strait until the war ends and lasting peace is achieved. Subsequently, several liquefied natural gas tankers altered their routes toward the Strait of Hormuz.
The Wall Street Journal reported that, given Iran's increasing control over the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. is preparing to conduct boarding operations against Iranian vessels. According to U.S. Central Command, AH-64 "Apache" attack helicopters have begun patrolling the Strait of Hormuz, implementing a blockade on Iranian oil tankers.
Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei stated that his navy is fully prepared to defeat the enemy.
Axios cited sources reporting that Trump convened a meeting at the White House to discuss the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and negotiations with Iran.
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