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Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz After Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Amid Ceasefire Tensions
Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon, following a ceasefire agreement with the US and Israel. The White House demanded the strait be reopened, while Iranian officials accused the US of violating deal conditions. The closure affects a key oil transit route, with only 11 vessels passing through on Wednesday.
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Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon, according to Iranian state media. The closure followed a ceasefire agreement between Iran, the US, and Israel announced earlier. The White House described the action as unacceptable and demanded the channel be reopened to maintain peace talks.
Israeli forces intensified strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon, targeting areas in Beirut. Lebanon's health ministry reported 182 deaths from these strikes, marking the highest single-day toll in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. The attacks occurred after the ceasefire took effect, leading to disputes over the agreement's scope.
Agreement Details Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
stated that the ceasefire included an end to the war in Lebanon.
However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump said the truce did not cover Lebanon. Pakistan's prime minister, who mediated the deal, indicated on social media that it applied everywhere, including Lebanon. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said planned talks were unreasonable due to US violations of three of Iran's 10 conditions.
These included Israeli attacks on Hezbollah, an alleged drone incursion into Iranian airspace post-ceasefire, and US refusal to accept Iranian uranium enrichment in a final agreement. Both sides claimed victory after the deal, with the US and Israel reporting a military success and Iran stating it forced acceptance of its conditions. >"The world sees the massacres in Lebanon.
U.S. " — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (Fortune) The agreement's terms remain unclear, with differing interpretations from each side. Iran plans to charge tolls of up to $1 per barrel for outbound oil through the strait, formalizing a new practice.
