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Iran Reimposes Tight Control of Hormuz as U.S. Holds Blockade and Talks Shift to Pakistan

Dueling blockades plus fresh ship attacks raise the risk of wider war ahead of new talks in Islamabad.

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El sol sale detrás de varios petroleros fondeados en el Estrecho de Ormuz en la costa de la isla de Queshm, Irán
A la espera de estos contactos, se agudiza la crisis debida al bloqueo del estrecho de Ormuz, por el que transita el 20 % del crudo mundial, que aplica Irán desde el pasado 28 de febrero, cuando comenzaron los ataques de EE.UU e Israel.

Overview

  • Iran’s military said it restored strict control of the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday after a brief reopening, while the United States kept its naval blockade of Iran‑linked shipping in place.
  • British and French reports described shots fired at commercial vessels near the strait over the weekend, with the U.K. saying an Iranian patrol opened fire on a tanker without causing injuries.
  • President Donald Trump said Sunday that U.S. negotiators will arrive in Pakistan on Monday and warned he would order strikes on Iranian power plants and bridges if Tehran rejects a deal.
  • Trump asserted that Iran agreed to halt its nuclear program or hand over enriched uranium, but Tehran’s Foreign Ministry denied any transfer and said its uranium will not leave the country.
  • The strait carries about one‑fifth of global oil, and with a truce set to expire on April 22, ship traffic has thinned as operators avoid the chokepoint under Iran’s checks and the U.S. blockade.