Gulf tensions escalate as Iran tightens control of Strait of Hormuz

Gulf tensions escalate as Iran tightens control of Strait of Hormuz<br /><br />Tensions between Washington and Tehran are rising sharply over access to key shipping routes in the Persian Gulf, as both sides harden their positions.<br /><br />READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/18/gulf-tensions-escalate-as-iran-tightens-control-of-strait-of-hormuz<br /><br />Subscribe on our Dailymotion channel and receive all the latest news from the continent. <br /> <br />Africanews is available in English and French. <br />Website : www.africanews.com <br />Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/ <br />Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews