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Iran says it's closing Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli strikes on Lebanon
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Iran says it's closing Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli strikes on Lebanon

The Hill · Jun 20, 2026, 2:00 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Iran’s top joint military command said on Saturday morning that it will close the Strait of Hormuz, a major oil trading corridor, due to ongoing Israeli strikes in Lebanon during a ceasefire agreement. Khatam al-Anbiya Central ‌Headquarters said the attacks violated the ceasefire agreement between t

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