EPISODE · Apr 18, 2026 · 41 MIN
Iran Reimposes Restrictions on Strait of Hormuz
from The Weekend · host Eugene Daniels, Jackie Alemany, Jonathan Capehart, David Rohde, John Brennan, Marc Caputo, Liz Oyer
April 18, 2026; 7am: President Trump has said Iran agreed to open the Strait of Hormuz, but this morning, Iranian officials announced that restrictions in the Strait will be reimposed, warning that the passage through the waterway will remain blocked until the United States lifts its blockade on Iranian ports. Trump has said repeatedly that the blockade will continue until a peace deal is reached. MS NOW Senior National Security Reporter David Rohde, Former CIA Director John Brennan, and Axios White House Reporter Marc Caputo join “The Weekend” to discuss the latest. For more, follow us on social media: Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social Instagram: @theweekendmsnow TikTok: @theweekendmsnow To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The U.S. blockade of Iranian ports continues as Iran reverses its course on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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