Flash》Reports of Iran blocking the Strait of Hormuz again and firing on oil tankers; Bitcoin falls below $76,000

ORIGINAL快訊》伊朗傳出再度封鎖荷姆茲海峽、對油輪開火；比特幣跌破7.6萬美元

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According to a social media post by maritime intelligence firm Tanker Trackers, the Strait of Hormuz has been closed again to all vessel traffic. Two Indian vessels attempting to transit were forced back by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, with reports of gunfire during the incident; one of the vessels is a VLCC flying the Indian flag. The original information comes from shipping sources, and Iran has yet to issue a statement. The information has not been verified by any official authority. (Previous coverage: Iranian military claims to reclaim Hormuz: Control restored, no agreement reached in negotiations) (Background: Bitcoin hits $77,000, Nasdaq rises for 13 consecutive days to break 1992 record: Three questions remain after Hormuz reopening) According to shipping sources, the Iranian Navy has issued radio warnings to merchant vessels, stating that the Strait of Hormuz is closed again and all vessel traffic is prohibited. Tanker Trackers reported that two Indian vessels attempting to transit were forced back by the IRGC Navy, with reports of gunfire, one of which was a VLCC flying the Indian flag. As of press time, Iran has not publicly commented on the incident. UKMTO confirms. pic.twitter.com/auRfP6CfKv — TankerTrackers.com, Inc. (@TankerTrackers) April 18, 2026 This information had been circulating in shipping circles just hours after an Iranian military spokesperson announced that "control of Hormuz has been restored." If true, this marks the fifth reversal in the situation regarding the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours. Bitcoin may be affected by this, falling below $76,000 after 19:00 Taiwan time.

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