Keypoints Main Story The hope for a diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East has hit a dangerous wall. On Saturday evening, April 18, 2026, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) officially backtracked on its promise to open the Strait of Hormuz, declaring that the waterway is now closed to all traffic. Iranian officials, including negotiator Mohammad Bagher … Continue reading Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz as White House meets for “critical” talks