Tagesschau • April 18, 2026 20:20

Strait of Hormuz closed again - what happens now?

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Neue Verhandlungen mit den USA waren das Ziel. Nun hat Iran die Öffnung der Straße von Hormus aber wieder rückgängig gemacht. Wie geht es jetzt weiter? Und was bedeutet das für die Waffenruhe?

Story Timeline

Wed 14:35 - Handelsblatt Politik

Iran war: Emirates apparently want to open the Strait of Hormuz by force - and are pushing for the war to continue

Thu 12:03 - n-tv Politik

“It would take forever”: Macron believes opening the Strait of Hormuz by force is unrealistic

Thu 13:46 - Tagesschau

Strait of Hormuz: Macron relies on talks with Iran

Thu 16:23 - Tagesschau

Around 40 countries are discussing opening the Strait of Hormuz

Fri 00:32 - Die Welt

“Immediately and unconditionally” – Around 40 states are calling for the Strait of Hormuz to be opened

Fri 12:59 - n-tv Politik

LNG tankers were also allowed through: more ships are passing through the Strait of Hormuz again

Fri 13:02 - Die Welt

First European freighter passes through new route Strait of Hormuz

Fri 13:36 - Die Zeit Newsfeed

Iran War: French freighter passes Strait of Hormuz

Fri 19:44 - n-tv Politik

After loss of F-15 fighter jet: US ground attack aircraft crashes near the Strait of Hormuz

Sun 15:09 - n-tv Politik

Strait of Hormuz Conflict: Trump: “Open the damn road, you crazy bastards”

Mon 16:02 - Handelsblatt Politik

Iran War: Iran rejects Trump's ultimatum to open the Strait of Hormuz

Mon 16:42 - Die Zeit Newsfeed

Iran War: Iran rejects ceasefire and wants an end to the war

Mon 18:53 - n-tv Politik

President criticizes Germany: Trump: Could wipe out Iran in one night

Tue 05:11 - Handelsblatt Politik

Iran War – The situation: Iran mocks Trump as a “delusional” president with “baseless threats”

Tue 05:30 - n-tv Politik

Releasing armed force: UN Security Council votes on deployment in Strait of Hormuz

Tue 05:46 - Tagesschau

Market report: Oil prices continue to determine market events

Tue 06:11 - n-tv Politik

Dramatic escalation possible: Trump: "I'm not worried about war crimes"

Tue 08:03 - n-tv Politik

Attacks on rail network?: Iran should demand security guarantees and fees for Hormuz passage

Tue 08:28 - n-tv Politik

CDU foreign policy expert on Iran war: Hardt: Without a negotiated solution, the USA will end up in a “dead end”

Tue 12:05 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Top

War against Iran: Why Japan and South Korea won't help the USA

Tue 12:56 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Top

War in the Middle East: Trump threatens to wipe out an entire civilization

Tue 13:20 - n-tv Politik

Iran ultimatum ends soon: Trump threatens: "Entire civilization will perish tonight"

Tue 15:04 - Politico EU

Security update: Trump's ultimatum expires - is there a risk of escalation?

Tue 15:24 - SRF International

Trump's ultimatum expires - All or nothing on the Strait of Hormuz?

Tue 16:17 - n-tv Politik

After Trump's brutal threat: Iran is apparently cutting off direct channels with the USA

Tue 16:36 - Al-Monitor

Explainer-Can Iran charge fees for ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz?

Tue 18:28 - Fox News

Iran's UN ambassador takes swipe at Trump in final hours before Strait of Hormuz deadline

Wed 00:58 - n-tv Politik

Tehran wants to open the strait: USA and Iran agree on ceasefire for peace talks

Wed 01:00 - Al Jazeera English

Iran agrees to open Strait of Hormuz for two-week US ceasefire

Wed 03:34 - Middle East Eye

AP: Iran, Oman to charge fees for Hormuz passage under ceasefire

Wed 04:16 - Die Welt

US, Iran announce ceasefire - Strait of Hormuz reopens - all developments

Wed 04:18 - Die Welt

USA and Iran announce ceasefire - Strait of Hormuz reopens

Wed 04:39 - Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)

The US and Iran have concluded a two-week truce. Trump: Opening the Strait of Hormuz is a condition

Wed 07:41 - Handelsblatt Politik

Iran war: Trump wants to suspend attacks, Iran announces opening of Hormuz - oil price collapses

Wed 08:39 - n-tv Politik

Ceasefire in the Middle East: ceasefire, Hormuz blockade, fuel prices - what is important for the agreement between Iran and the USA

Wed 09:01 - n-tv Politik

Securing the Strait of Hormuz: Stegner believes Bundeswehr deployment is conceivable - after the end of the war

Wed 11:00 - Tagesschau

Strait of Hormuz: Shipping companies remain cautious

Wed 12:26 - Handelsblatt Politik

Iran war: NATO considers mission in the Strait of Hormuz

Wed 12:29 - Die Welt

With the Bundeswehr to Moscow

Wed 13:47 - n-tv Politik

Despite the ceasefire deal with Trump: Strait of Hormuz remains restricted for merchant ships

Wed 14:37 - Handelsblatt Politik

Iran War: Tribute to Trump? NATO is considering naval deployment in the Strait of Hormuz

Wed 21:36 - Al-Monitor

Greek PM says tolls for ships to cross Hormuz would be unacceptable, a risk to freedom of navigation

Thu 01:42 - Tagesschau

Strait of Hormuz: No signs of an end to the blockade

Thu 08:56 - n-tv Politik

Alternative route recommended: Iran's navy warns of sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz

Thu 09:23 - Tagesschau

How can Germany help in the Strait of Hormuz?

Thu 09:26 - n-tv Politik

'No one would accept that': Europeans oppose 'unacceptable' toll on Strait of Hormuz

Thu 09:36 - Al-Monitor

Italy working to restore freedom of navigation in Hormuz, Meloni says

Thu 10:55 - Middle East Eye

Iran issues map to help ships avoid mines in Strait of Hormuz

Thu 12:10 - Handelsblatt Politik

Iran War: A Million Dollars Per Passage? This is how Iran is playing poker for the Strait of Hormuz

Thu 12:39 - Middle East Eye

Nato briefed that Trump wants immediate commitments from allies to secure Hormuz

Thu 13:36 - Al-Monitor

NATO's Rutte told allies Trump wants Hormuz commitments within days, diplomats say

Thu 15:50 - Tagesschau

Strait of Hormuz: When can ships sail normally again?

Fri 04:54 - Tagesschau

Live blog: ++ Trump criticizes Iran over the Strait of Hormuz ++

Fri 06:54 - Handelsblatt Politik

Iran War: Trump calls for a European naval mission in the Strait of Hormuz – and reminds us of Greenland

Fri 08:41 - Euronews

Trump issues NATO ultimatum to reopen Strait of Hormuz 'within days'

Fri 10:08 - Tagesschau

Strait of Hormuz: EU aims for more energy independence

Sat 02:34 - Die Welt

“We will open the Gulf with or without them” – Trump announces opening of the Strait of Hormuz

Sat 06:34 - Die Welt

US Vice President Vance arrives in Pakistan - Trump announces opening of the Strait of Hormuz

Sat 09:56 - n-tv Politik

How to clear the Strait of Hormuz?: US assessment: Iran does not know where the sea mines are

Sat 13:45 - Die Welt

“A favor for countries around the world” – USA says Trump is clearing the Strait of Hormuz

Sat 14:54 - n-tv Politik

Iran rejects claim: Trump: US begins demining Strait of Hormuz

Sat 14:54 - n-tv Politik

Iran rejects claim: Trump: US begins demining in Strait of Hormuz

Sat 18:13 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Politik

War in the Middle East: No agreement in peace negotiations - Vance: “Bad for Iran”

Sat 21:05 - Tagesschau

Strait of Hormuz in focus of war and conversations

Sun 02:07 - Tagesschau

US Vice President Vance: No agreement reached with Iran

Sun 05:11 - Handelsblatt Politik

Iran War: USA and Iran end peace talks in Pakistan without result

Sun 08:12 - n-tv Politik

As long as there is no “reasonable” pact: Iran: The Strait of Hormuz remains closed

Sun 13:09 - n-tv Politik

After inconclusive negotiations: Trump announces blockade of the Strait of Hormuz

Sun 14:06 - Tagesschau

US President Trump announces blockade of the Strait of Hormuz

Sun 15:00 - Die Welt

Trump announces blockade of the Strait of Hormuz – and expects Iran to be willing to negotiate

Sun 15:42 - Handelsblatt Politik

Iran war: Trump announces US blockade of Hormuz

Sun 19:38 - Handelsblatt Politik

Iran War: Trump announces Hormuz blockade by the USA – starting on Monday

Sun 23:47 - n-tv Politik

Only Iranian ports affected: US military wants to start Hormuz blockade today

Mon 02:11 - France 24

Middle East war live: Trump announces blockade of Strait of Hormuz on Monday

Mon 03:30 - Die Welt

USA wants to block the Strait of Hormuz from Monday - oil prices rise

Mon 04:34 - Die Welt

“Discussions about how long we can keep this up” – USA wants to block Strait of Hormuz

Mon 05:46 - Tagesschau

Strait of Hormuz: What's behind Trump's naval blockade?

Mon 06:16 - Die Welt

“I am skeptical that the Iranian regime will subordinate itself to the USA”

Mon 06:38 - Tagesschau

Market report: US naval blockade makes investors nervous

Mon 07:35 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Top

War in the Middle East: US naval blockade to begin in the afternoon - Iran speaks of an “act of piracy”

Mon 07:46 - Die Welt

Iran's navy chief calls Trump's threat "ridiculous" - blockade is "act of piracy"

Mon 09:10 - SRF International

Threatening Hormuz blockade – This means the blockade threat from the USA

Mon 09:10 - SRF Wirtschaft

Threatening Hormuz blockade – This means the blockade threat from the USA

Mon 09:12 - Handelsblatt Politik

Iran War: What exactly does the USA plan to do with its Hormuz blockade?

Mon 10:34 - Die Welt

“The situation is very dynamic”

Mon 10:36 - Tagesschau

Why the US naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz is not without risks

Mon 12:37 - HLN (BE)

Iran threatens revenge if America blocks the Strait of Hormuz: what does that blockade entail?

Mon 15:11 - n-tv Politik

Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz: Trump: Iran's speedboats will be eliminated immediately upon approach

Mon 16:01 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Top

War in the Middle East: US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz comes into force

Mon 17:27 - SRF Wirtschaft

Important strait - USA blocks Hormuz - like the British did a good 70 years ago

Tue 01:52 - Tagesschau

US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has begun

Tue 04:54 - Die Welt

Vance explains “red lines” in the Iran war – Tehran speaks of “excessive demands”

Tue 05:27 - Tagesschau

Market report: Investors hope for an agreement between the USA and Iran

Tue 06:41 - Die Welt

Tanker manages to pass through Strait of Hormuz despite blockade

Tue 06:46 - Die Welt

“Chinese ships are currently testing how to get through, they are doing it”

Tue 06:53 - n-tv Politik

Despite US blockade: Chinese tanker passes Strait of Hormuz

Tue 09:29 - Die Welt

Tanker manages to pass through Strait of Hormuz despite blockade – Vance explains “red lines”

Tue 13:40 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Politik

USA: Showdown at the Strait of Hormuz

Tue 15:26 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Politik

Podcast: “To the Point”: How the Strait of Hormuz Blockade is Hurting Trump

Tue 18:27 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Top

Maibock tapping in the Hofbräuhaus: From Hengersberg to the Strait of Hormuz

Tue 23:26 - n-tv Politik

Naval blockade is intended to increase pressure: US military stops ships in Strait of Hormuz

Wed 06:22 - n-tv Politik

Mission planned after the war: Europeans apparently want to secure shipping near Hormuz

Wed 06:28 - Die Welt

US naval blockade is having an effect – six ships have already been stopped

Wed 10:10 - Die Welt

Planning has been underway for weeks - secret talks in NATO to protect the Strait of Hormuz

Wed 10:49 - Die Welt

“Germany can’t offer much in the Strait of Hormuz”

Wed 14:39 - Tagesschau

How the Strait of Hormuz blockade is hitting Asia's lifeline

Thu 15:36 - n-tv Politik

Conditions have to be right: Germany would send minehunters into the Strait of Hormuz

Fri 04:02 - Die Zeit Newsfeed

Iran war: Macron, Starmer and Merz start crisis summit on the Strait of Hormuz

Fri 07:41 - n-tv Politik

SPD sets three conditions: Ahmetovic: “Don’t send our soldiers on a suicide mission”

Fri 09:03 - n-tv Politik

Logic at sea is “changing”: Expert: EU states would have to use entire navies for the Hormuz mission

Fri 09:03 - n-tv Politik

Logic at sea “changes”: Expert: Hormuz mission would be enormously complex

Fri 10:02 - Die Welt

Whale Timmy is to be towed into the Strait of Hormuz

Fri 13:02 - n-tv Politik

US blockade against Iran remains: Tehran opens Strait of Hormuz during ceasefire in Lebanon

Fri 13:03 - Die Welt

Iran wants to suspend the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz - according to Trump, the US naval blockade remains in place

Fri 13:53 - Tagesschau

Iran wants to open Strait of Hormuz during Lebanon ceasefire

Fri 14:33 - Die Welt

“For years, politicians underestimated Europe’s dependence on the Gulf region”

Fri 14:40 - Handelsblatt Politik

Iran War: Iran opens the Strait of Hormuz – Three positive signals for the situation in the Middle East

Fri 15:04 - Die Welt

Iran wants to suspend the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz – Trump calls NATO a “useless paper tiger”

Fri 15:45 - Die Welt

Trump is maintaining pressure on Iran even after the Strait of Hormuz has been opened

Fri 15:49 - Die Welt

Strait of Hormuz, ceasefire, negotiations – a solution to the Iran war is really that close

Fri 16:11 - Handelsblatt Politik

Iran War: “Coalition of the Willing” plans to secure the Strait of Hormuz – under three conditions

Fri 16:57 - Tagesschau

Numerous countries offer support for the Hormuz mission

Fri 17:44 - SRF International

Open Strait – Iran opens Strait of Hormuz – answers to important questions

Fri 18:14 - Tagesschau

Hormuz Conference in Paris: A sign of unity

Fri 20:07 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Politik

War in the Middle East: Iran opens the Strait of Hormuz

Fri 20:07 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Top

War in the Middle East: Iran opens the Strait of Hormuz

Sat 00:49 - n-tv Politik

“If the naval blockade doesn’t end”: Iran threatens Trump with another Hormuz closure

Sat 04:56 - ANSA Main

Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz, towards an agreement with the United States

Sat 04:57 - Tagesschau

Iran threatens to block the Strait of Hormuz again

Sat 05:44 - n-tv Politik

Strait not passable?: Cargo ships turn back in front of the Strait of Hormuz

Sat 06:18 - Handelsblatt Politik

Iran War – The situation in the morning: Iran threatens the USA to close the Strait of Hormuz again

Sat 08:14 - Handelsblatt Politik

Iran War: Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remains severely restricted

Sat 08:16 - n-tv Politik

Threats made true: Iran reverses opening of the Strait of Hormuz

Sat 08:42 - Tagesschau

Iran: Strait of Hormuz remains closed

Sat 08:48 - Handelsblatt Politik

Iran War: Iran reverses opening of Strait of Hormuz

Sat 09:36 - Die Welt

“This is disappointing, this is annoying” – Iran is closing the Strait of Hormuz again

Sat 10:48 - SRF International

War in the Middle East – Iran closes the Hormuz Passage again – what happens next?

Sat 11:33 - n-tv Politik

Hormuz chaos before the deadline: Is there a threat of the next escalation in the conflict with Iran?

Sat 11:52 - n-tv Politik

Strait of Hormuz closed again: Iranian boats fire on tankers, according to British authorities

Sat 13:06 - Die Welt

“Tankers are being shot at in the region” – Strait of Hormuz closed again

Sat 13:39 - Handelsblatt Politik

Iran War: Iran blocks Strait of Hormuz again – handover of enriched uranium ruled out

Sat 13:40 - Die Welt

Iran reverses opening of Strait of Hormuz and fires on tankers, British say

Sat 16:26 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Alles

War in the Middle East: Iran reverses opening of the Strait of Hormuz - tanker reports fire

Sat 16:46 - Die Welt