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Iranian forces close Strait of Hormuz after strikes on Lebanon
Iranian armed forces announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz following Israeli attacks on Lebanon. The move reverses a recent agreement with the U.S. that had reopened the waterway.
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Iranian armed forces announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz after Israeli attacks on Lebanon. The decision reverses an agreement reached days earlier with the U.S. that had reopened the waterway.
Background on the waterway The Strait of Hormuz is a vital shipping route for global oil supplies. Disruption to the passage has previously caused worldwide economic effects.
Timeline of recent developments Iranian state media reported the closure on 21 June 2026. The announcement came shortly after renewed Israeli strikes on Lebanon. " — Al Jazeera broadcast, 21 June 2026 Officials have not detailed how long the closure will remain in effect or what conditions would prompt reopening.
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