Iran says it’s closing Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli strikes on Lebanon
Iran’s military said the move responds to Israeli attacks in Lebanon and U.S. breaches, while 55 merchant ships still crossed the waterway, CENTCOM said.
- Iran’s central military command has officially ordered the Strait of Hormuz closed, completely reversing a decision made less than 48 hours ago to open the critical shipping lane and waive transit fees.
- Tehran cited continuous U.S. and Israeli violations of their new peace agreement, pointing specifically to a wave of fatal Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon that killed at least 16 people on Saturday.
- The Revolutionary Guard Corps warned international ships to stay away from the area, declaring the passage closed to all vessel traffic and stating that any ships attempting to approach would be putting their security at risk.
- Vice President JD Vance downplayed the announcement, stating that U.S. officials have yet to see any physical evidence on the water proving the strait is blocked and that he still plans to join the negotiations in Europe soon.
- The escalation hits just as diplomats gather in Switzerland to rescue the deal, with American envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff already on the ground in Bürgenstock alongside Qatari, Pakistani, and Iranian negotiators.
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On a day marked by conflicting military reports and high-stakes diplomacy, Iran announced Saturday on state television that it has closed the critical Strait of Hormuz to all maritime traffic. The military command, operating through the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, cited ongoing Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon as the reason for the shutdown and accused the […] Iran Claims Waterway Closure Over Lebanon War As Trump Threatens ‘Guardian Ang…
Iran Claims It Is Closing Strait of Hormuz Over Israeli Strikes on Lebanon
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it was closing the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israel launching airstrikes on Lebanon, according to multiple reports. The post Iran Claims It Is Closing Strait of Hormuz Over Israeli Strikes on Lebanon appeared first on Breitbart.
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