Well, that didn't last long.

Iran reimposes 'strict control' over Strait of Hormuz, citing continued U.S. naval blockade

Iranian officials said Saturday that conditions in the Strait of Hormuz have reverted to "strict control," citing the continued U.S. blockade of its ports, just one day after declaring the waterway “completely open.”

“Control over the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous state, and this strategic waterway is now under strict management and control of the armed forces,” a spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya military command headquarters said.

“Until America allows full freedom of navigation for vessels traveling from Iran to destinations and vice versa, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz will remain under strict control and in its previous condition,” they added.

https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/iran-reimposes-strict-control-strait-hormuz-citing-continued-us-naval-rcna340765

Iran says Strait of Hormuz restrictions reimposed due to US ‘breaches of trust’

US President Donald Trump has insisted a naval blockade of Iranian ports will remain until a full agreement is reached

Updated 6:34 AM EDT, Sat April 18, 2026

https://edition.cnn.com/2026/04/18/world/live-news/iran-war-trump-israel

Maybe that says the naval blockade will be in force indefinitely and a little too long for China's patience.

Good time that US/Israel was taught once and for all the price of interfering with Iranian soverignity. The only thing a bully listens to is a fist in their bloated bullying faces. So be it.