Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz after Israel conducted airstrikes in Lebanon on Saturday. This action is reported to be a violation of a memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran that was signed earlier in the week.
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Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Following Israeli Strikes in Lebanon
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, which it claims violate a recent US-Iran agreement. The announcement was made on June 20, 2026.
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Iran says Strait of Hormuz shut as US-Iran talks set for Sunday in Switzerland
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Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Following Israeli Strikes in Lebanon