U.S.-Iran ceasefire expires this week with no deal in sight
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U.S.-Iran ceasefire expires this week with no deal in sight

NPR Staff | April 19, 2026

After briefly reopening the vital economic waterway, Iran has again closed the Strait of Hormuz, saying it will restrict ships from passing through as long as the U.S. continues its blockade.

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