Iran says closed Strait of Hormuz as US deal hits obstacle ahead of Swiss talks
Key takeaways
- President Donald Trump countered by threatening U.S.-imposed tolls on shipping through the strategic waterway if a final agreement is not reached within 60 days.
- Issued on: 20/06/2026 - 23:05Modified: 20/06/2026 - 23:05
- By: FRANCE 24 Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026.
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Iran said Saturday it had closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon, while warning that upcoming talks with the United States in Switzerland are unlikely to advance unless the fighting stops. President Donald Trump countered by threatening U.S.-imposed tolls on shipping through the strategic waterway if a final agreement is not reached within 60 days.
Issued on: 20/06/2026 - 23:05Modified: 20/06/2026 - 23:05
By: FRANCE 24 Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026. REUTERS - Stringer Iran on Saturday said that it closed the Strait of Hormuz because of Israel’s attacks in Lebanon and warned that while negotiators were going to Switzerland for talks with the United States on their interim agreement, not much likely will happen if the fighting doesn’t stop.