Iran closes Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions with Israel
Iran's military announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to Israel's attacks on southern Lebanon. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps warned against any approach to the strait, citing violations of a US-Iran agreement. The closure follows renewed Israeli airstrikes that reportedly killed about two dozen people in Lebanon, further escalating regional tensions.
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Published 20 Jun 2026, 16:07 UTC · Updated 20 Jun 2026, 16:40 UTC
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