Iran announced on Saturday that it has closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to ongoing Israeli attacks in Lebanon. Iranian officials indicated that while negotiations with the United States regarding an interim agreement are scheduled to take place in Switzerland, progress is unlikely if the conflict continues.
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Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Amid Ongoing Fighting in Lebanon and Upcoming U.S.-Iran Talks
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz due to Israeli attacks in Lebanon. Officials stated that upcoming talks with the United States in Switzerland may not yield significant results if the fighting persists.
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U.S.-Iran talks to begin Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran closes the strait over Lebanon fighting
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Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Amid Ongoing Fighting in Lebanon and Upcoming U.S.-Iran Talks