EPISODE · Apr 19, 2026 · 1 MIN
General News Update — April 19, 2026 6 AM Eastern
from Clockwise US News
Clockwise General News — Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps has re-closed the vital Strait of Hormuz, attacking commercial vessels and halting traffic. This significant escalation comes amid ongoing tensions with the United States. This is Clockwise general news, 6 AM Eastern. The IRGC Navy declared no vessel of any type or nationality is permitted passage through the strait, a reversal of an earlier statement. Maritime tracking data confirms traffic has virtually ceased in the critical waterway.
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Clockwise General News — Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps has re-closed the vital Strait of Hormuz, attacking commercial vessels and halting traffic. This significant escalation comes amid ongoing tensions with the United States. This is Clockwise general news, 6 AM Eastern. The IRGC Navy declared no vessel of any type or nationality is permitted passage through the strait, a reversal of an earlier statement. Maritime tracking data confirms traffic has virtually ceased in the critical waterway.
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