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Reports of attacks on commercial ships in Straits of Hormuz add to 'volatility' of fragile ceasefire - MS NOW Reports
There are reports of attacks on commercial ships in the Straits of Hormuz Saturday as the U.S. blockade turns away several vessels in a bid to put economic pressure on Iran.
Former U.S. Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro joins Alex Witt to discuss the state of the ceasefire in the key waterway and how long supplies will last for U.S. naval forces in the region. - Aired on 04/18/2026.