The Strait of Hormuz has been blocked for over a month

Omissions

• The sources indicate the disruption had been ongoing for approximately two months, which exceeds the claimed 'over a month'
• The Reuters article published April 30, 2026 (one day after the session) notes a ceasefire was in place since April 8, 2026, but Iran was still blocking the strait
• The Guardian article indicates the US launched a counter-blockade on April 13, 2026

Sources

• PrimaryUK Parliament LibraryOn 13 April 2026, the US launched a counter-blockade of the strait, targeting all ships seeking to reach Iranian ports
• SecondaryCNNTraffic through Hormuz in the last two months has run at about 5% of the pre-war average
• SecondaryReutersA ceasefire in place since April 8 but Iran still blocking the strait in response to continued US military presence
• SecondaryThe GuardianIran imposed a blockade on foreign shipping using the strait of Hormuz