https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-makes-moves-to-assert-control-over-the-strait-of-hormuzContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-makes-moves-to-assert-control-over-the-strait-of-hormuzhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-makes-moves-to-assert-control-over-the-strait-of-hormuz#u14654Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:06:27 +0000Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again, causing shipping to stall. The Tasnim news agency reports the waterway will remain shut until oil waivers are issued and a Lebanon ceasefire holds. Iran's lead negotiator maintains that Tehran will manage and administer the strait.What's confirmed:Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again.Iran asserts that Tehran will manage and administer the Strait of Hormuz.The United States waived oil sanctions and will release $12bn in frozen funds.Still unconfirmed:The Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until a Lebanon ceasefire holds and oil