--- title: "Hormuz shipping chaos returns as Iran reverses transit reopening" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/283255929.md" description: "Iran has reimposed strict controls over the Strait of Hormuz, reversing its earlier announcement of reopening the critical maritime chokepoint. This decision follows U.S. President Trump's confirmation of maintaining the naval blockade on Iranian ports. The renewed restrictions have caused several LNG tankers to reverse course, leading to significant supply chain disruptions, particularly affecting Asian markets reliant on energy shipments. Analysts highlight the ongoing volatility and high-risk status of the strait, creating uncertainty in global energy markets." datetime: "2026-04-19T13:33:53.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/283255929.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/283255929.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/283255929.md) generator: "portal-rs" --- # Hormuz shipping chaos returns as Iran reverses transit reopening Investing.com - The brief glimmer of hope for a resumption of normal energy transit through the Strait of Hormuz has been abruptly extinguished, as Iran once again reimposed strict controls over the critical maritime chokepoint just hours after declaring it open. \[\[pro\_promotion | Get deeper insights on how the Iran war impacts global markets - InvestingPro \]\] A reversal of fortunes The strategic waterway, which carries approximately one-fifth of global liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies, saw a wave of tankers attempt to transit on Saturday. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s Friday announcement that the strait was "completely open" in line with a ceasefire in Lebanon had triggered the attempted crossings. However, the optimism proved short-lived. Shipping data and maritime security reports confirmed that Iranian gunboats intercepted and fired upon several commercial vessels, including at least one container ship and a tanker, without prior radio challenge. The sudden pivot came after U.S. President Donald Trump clarified that, despite the diplomatic overtures, the American naval blockade of Iranian ports would remain "in full force." Tehran swiftly retaliated, with Iranian security officials stating that they would regard the continued U.S. blockade as a breach of the truce, effectively voiding the temporary reopening of the strait. Supply chains stalled The resulting confusion has forced several LNG tankers that had loaded in Qatar to reverse course or idle in the Persian Gulf, stalling what would have been the first significant transit of gas cargoes since the onset of the conflict in late February. The effective closure of the waterway continues to create severe supply bottlenecks, particularly for emerging Asian markets that rely heavily on the oil and gas shipments for their energy security. Analysts warn that the contradictory signals from Washington and Tehran are exacerbating an already volatile environment. With insurance providers remaining wary of the persistent threat of attacks, mines, and interception, the "high-risk" status of the strait remains, leaving global energy markets and the supply of essential fuels in a state of profound uncertainty. ### Related Stocks - [OXY.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/OXY.US.md) - [XOP.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/XOP.US.md) - [USO.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/USO.US.md) - [BWET.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/BWET.US.md) - [IEZ.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/IEZ.US.md) - [VDE.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/VDE.US.md) - [UNG.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/UNG.US.md) - [LNGZ.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/LNGZ.US.md) - [IXC.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/IXC.US.md) - [XES.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/XES.US.md) - [IEO.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/IEO.US.md) - [UCO.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/UCO.US.md) - [XLE.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/XLE.US.md) - [OIH.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/OIH.US.md) - [BOAT.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/BOAT.US.md) - [BNO.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/BNO.US.md) ## Related News & Research - [Oil prices steady as investors assess US-Iran war outlook](https://longbridge.com/en/news/296417823.md) - [Camarda Financial Advisors LLC Takes Position in Occidental Petroleum Corporation $OXY](https://longbridge.com/en/news/297289281.md) - [Oil extends losses on hopes for Middle East talks to ease supply woes](https://longbridge.com/en/news/297119059.md) - [Oil set for second weekly rise as unsettled US-Iran war crimps supply](https://longbridge.com/en/news/296555193.md) - [Goldman Sachs estimates Gulf oil exports at 15 million to 16 million bpd](https://longbridge.com/en/news/297245864.md) --- > **Disclaimer: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.**