Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire and Naval Blockade Following New Attack in Strait of Hormuz

U.S.-Iran Ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz Blockade·April 21 – April 22, 2026

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Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire and Naval Blockade Following New Attack in Strait of Hormuz

President Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran while keeping a naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz Trump extends ceasefire. The President stated the blockade will remain until Iran submits a formal proposal to end the conflict Trump maintains blockade. On social media, Trump claimed Iran is losing $500 million a day and only wants the Strait closed to save face Trump social post. Despite the ceasefire, Iranian forces attacked a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz Iran attacks container ship. This incident and the continued blockade caused European stock markets to open lower European stocks lower. International leaders are now meeting to discuss reopening the shipping route while peace talks remain stalled Live updates.

Donald J. Trump on Strait of Hormuz BlockadeIran attacks container ship in Strait of HormuzTrump extends ceasefire until Iranian proposal is submittedEuropean stocks open lower as blockade continues