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Iran to Close Hormuz Strait Over Israeli Operations in Lebanon

© AP Photo / Kamran JebreiliA tourist couple watches the mountains in south of the Strait of Hormuz as the trading dhows and ships are docked on the Persian Gulf waters near the town of Khasab, in Oman
A tourist couple watches the mountains in south of the Strait of Hormuz as the trading dhows and ships are docked on the Persian Gulf waters near the town of Khasab, in Oman - Sputnik India, 1920, 20.06.2026
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Iran will close the Strait of Hormuz to shipping in response to continued Israeli attacks on Lebanon and US violations of the memorandum of understanding regarding a ceasefire on all fronts, including in Lebanon, according to a statement from the operational headquarters of the Iranian armed forces.
"In view of the blatant violation of US's promises and the failure to implement the first clause of the memorandum of understanding on ending the war, as well as in response to Israel's ongoing ceasefire violations in southern Lebanon... the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is announced," the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters was quoted as saying by Iran's state broadcaster IRIB.
If Israel continues its aggression against Lebanon Tehran will take further steps to force it to fulfill its obligations, the statement said.
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