Aired 2026-04-18 · 30 min
In a major reversal, Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, less than 24 hours after it announced the critical waterway was "completely open." It comes as Iran allegedly opened fire on two ships attempting to pass through the strait. Iran's Revolutionary Guard said the closure is a response to the continuing U.S. Navy blockade on Iranian ports. NBC News' Raf Sanchez has the latest. President Trump said "very good conversations" are taking place with Iran after warning the U.S. may start "dropping bombs again" if no deal is met by next week when the ceasefire with Iran expires. It come...