Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz as Israel tests MOU with Lebanon strikes
Al Jazeera · 20 Jun 2026

Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz as Israel tests MOU with Lebanon strikes

Tehran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz once again in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon that have killed at least 83 people on Saturday. Iran says the attacks are a violation of the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding signed this week aimed at pausing the three month-conflict.


AI Translated Summary:
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, which have resulted in significant casualties. This move underscores the escalating tensions in the region and the fragility of the recent US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding.


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