April 18, 2026

Iran reasserts control of Hormuz Strait as Trump warns against ‘blackmail’  Al Jazeera Iran doubles down on closing the Strait of Hormuz as the ceasefire nears expiration  AP News Iran War Live Updates: Strait of Hormuz Largely Closed as Iran Says Parties Are Far From Final Deal  The New York Times Iran closes Strait of Hormuz once again,…

Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz ‘open’ during ceasefire  BBC Iran war live: Hormuz Strait shut down again over US ‘piracy’, says Tehran  Al Jazeera Uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz remains, as ceasefire nears its end  NPR Iran War Live Updates: Iran’s Military Says It Has Reimposed ‘Strict Control’ of Strait of Hormuz  The New…

Trump shocked Netanyahu with post declaring Lebanon strikes “prohibited”  Axios With a ceasefire in Lebanon, Trump has forced Netanyahu’s hand – again  CNN Trump says Israel barred from bombing Lebanon: ‘Enough is enough’  Reuters Trump Says Iran Deal Getting Closer as Lebanon Truce Starts  Bloomberg ‘I Just Want to Be Back’: Thousands Rush South in Lebanon Under Cease-Fire  The New…

Live updates: Life-threatening storms target the Heartland, intense tornadoes and huge hail possible  FOX Weather Tornadoes touch down in Midwest with millions at severe weather risk for weekend  NBC News Event Summary: April 14th-15th, 2026  National Weather Service (.gov) US midwestern states at risk of severe thunderstorms, weather agency warns  The Guardian Severe Weather Outbreak Strikes Plains, Midwest: Latest…

Trump came to Arizona to rally young voters. An older crowd greeted him.  The Washington Post President Trump visits in Phoenix for first Arizona trip of 2026  AZ Family In Phoenix, Trump Eyes Lower Gas Prices and Frets About the Midterms  The New York Times Trump delivers remarks at Turning Point rally in Arizona  NBC News A historically unpopular…