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APRIL 17, 2026 AT 08:21 PM

Iran tells mediators re-opening of Hormuz is still limited, WSJ reports

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  • Vessels that pass through the waterway will need to coordinate with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. 
  • The IRGC would still be able to block ships that belong to countries Iran deems hostile and is still insisting on a new management system for the strait after a final deal is reached with the U.S. that would allow Tehran to collect tolls, they said.
Created: 05 / 01 / 2026 / 02:35Updated: 05 / 01 / 2026 / 02:35