April 18: Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed, Tornadoes in the Midwest
NBC News·2026-04-19 01:38
This is NBC Nightly News with Jose Diaz Bolard. >> Good evening. We begin tonight with a stunning reversal that could derail the push to end the war with Iran.Today, Iran declared the Straight of Hormuz closed. Just a day after, saying it was completely open. Iran's Revolutionary Guard blaming the US for its ongoing naval blockade.We also saw chaos in the strait today. Iranian forces allegedly shooting at this Indian oil tanker. Speaking to reporters at the White House today, President Trump appeared optimi ...