Iran says Strait of Hormuz is closed over ceasefire violations after continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz after accusing the US and Israel of ceasefire violations. Tehran warned vessels of security risks as Israel launched strikes across southern Lebanon. US Centcom disputes Iran's ability to control the waterway.
What changed
New reports confirm the closure follows a wave of Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon and specific warnings to vessels.
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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz following Israeli strikes in Lebanon
confidence 80%Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz after accusing the US and Israel of ceasefire violations. Tehran warned vessels of security risks as Israel launched strikes across southern Lebanon. US Centcom disputes Iran's ability to control the waterway.
What's confirmed:
- Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz citing ceasefire violations.
- Israel launched strikes across southern Lebanon.
Still unconfirmed:
- US Centcom says Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran warns that further steps are being taken.
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Iran Claims Strait of Hormuz Closed Following Israeli Strikes in Lebanon
confidence 80%Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz citing ceasefire violations and continued Israeli attacks on Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon. These developments occur as a Trump envoy and an Iranian minister travel to Switzerland for talks. The U.S. disputes the closure, stating ships are still passing through the waterway.
What's confirmed:
- Israel conducted overnight strikes targeting Hezbollah infrastructure that continued into Friday morning.
- Lebanon's health ministry reports the death toll in the war between Israel and Hezbollah has surpassed 4,000.
- A Trump envoy and an Iranian minister are heading to Switzerland for talks.
- Fighting continues in Lebanon despite a ceasefire.
Still unconfirmed:
- The Strait of Hormuz has been closed.
- The U.S. and Israel violated the ceasefire deal.