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Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Again, Stranding Pertamina Vessels Amid Renewed US Tensions

Jakarta, Indonesia – The strategic Strait of Hormuz was abruptly closed by Iran on Saturday, April 18, 2026, mere hours after it had been reopened, following accusations that the United States had reneged on an agreement by resuming its naval blockade against vessels navigating to and from Iranian ports. This sudden closure has left two Pertamina vessels, vital to Indonesia’s …

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