Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations, Iranian media says after continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon [View all]
Source: NBC News
June 20, 2026, 7:54 AM EDT / Updated June 20, 2026, 10:04 AM EDT
Iran said Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz is closed, according to Iranian state media, citing violations of the ceasefire after continued Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon overnight killed over a dozen people.
Iran’s top joint military command then said that the Strait of Hormuz, which was set to open as part of the U.S.-Iran deal signed this week, would in fact remain closed, the semi-official Mehr news agency said. It said the closure was the “first step” in response to what was described as breaches of commitments by the U.S. and Israel.
Iran and the U.S. have both shown frustration with Israel continuing to strike Lebanon despite the deal signed this week, which specified that fighting must end on all fronts, including Lebanon.
Early Saturday, Israeli strikes killed at least 16 people, including two children, according to Lebanese civil defense and media, one day after the U.S. said Israel and Hezbollah had implemented a fresh ceasefire at President Donald Trump’s request.
Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/israel-continues-lebanon-strikes-fresh-ceasefire-rcna350952
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