IRGC closes Strait of Hormuz amid Iran rift

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks on Lebanon; Israel reportedly halts strikes.

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Saturday, 20 June 2026 at 15:51 UTC

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Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping in response to ongoing Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon, escalating regional tensions. Israeli media report that the military has been instructed to cease its attacks on Lebanon, raising questions about Prime Minister Netanyahu's stance. The closure of the strategic waterway threatens global oil shipments and marks a significant escalation in the Iran-Israel proxy conflict. Negotiations are expected to continue amid the heightened crisis.

Updates · 2

1h agoDeutsche Welle

Reports specify the closure is a direct response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon, citing violation of the US-Iran memorandum.

1h agoSüddeutsche Zeitung

New report adds that Israeli media say the military has been instructed to cease attacks on Lebanon, and mentions negotiations are to continue.

e/eineurope · topic · T-86664cycle Saturday, 20 June 2026 at 15:51 UTC · first reported 2h ago