Iran claims Strait of Hormuz closed
An Israeli military official said Hezbollah fired more than 50 projectiles at Israeli forces in southern Lebanon overnight, and that Israel had attacked what…
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An Israeli military official said Hezbollah fired more than 50 projectiles at Israeli forces in southern Lebanon overnight, and that Israel had attacked what it described as Hezbollah targets in response. The US military has denied Iran’s claims it had closed the Strait of Hormuz, saying the critical waterway remained open and US forces were monitoring the situation to ensure that it continued. At least 16 people were killed by Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon, which targeted the Nabatieh district “mere hours” after the agreement came into effect.
Furthermore, In a statement, the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, which is affiliated with Iran’s armed forces, said the decision was taken in response to what it described as Washington’s failure to uphold the first provision of a recently signed memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States. The group said it had acted in response to Israeli violations of a previous ceasefire agreement, including advances on the ground. Tehran said the closure was the "first step" in response to what it described as breaches of commitments regarding the continuing clashes in Lebanon - and warned that further measures would be taken if "aggression" continued.
In addition, Tehran did not provide a timeline for the planned closure of the channel. Play 03:28 There's nothing left, people returning to Nabatieh say The continuation of “brutal Israeli attacks” appeared to be aimed at obstructing any solution that could restore stability in Lebanon, the statement added.
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An Israeli military official said Hezbollah fired more than 50 projectiles at Israeli forces in southern Lebanon overnight, and that Israel had attacked what it described as Hezbollah targets in response.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesThe US military has denied Iran’s claims it had closed the Strait of Hormuz, saying the critical waterway remained open and US forces were monitoring the situation to ensure that it continued.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesAt least 16 people were killed by Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon, which targeted the Nabatieh district “mere hours” after the agreement came into effect.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesIn a statement, the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, which is affiliated with Iran’s armed forces, said the decision was taken in response to what it described as Washington’s failure to uphold the first provision of a recently signed memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThe group said it had acted in response to Israeli violations of a previous ceasefire agreement, including advances on the ground.
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Tehran said the closure was the "first step" in response to what it described as breaches of commitments regarding the continuing clashes in Lebanon - and warned that further measures would be taken if "aggression" continued.
according to i (iNews) +1Tehran did not provide a timeline for the planned closure of the channel.
according to Politico Europe +1Play 03:28 There's nothing left, people returning to Nabatieh say The continuation of “brutal Israeli attacks” appeared to be aimed at obstructing any solution that could restore stability in Lebanon, the statement added.
according to The National (UAE)The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between Iran and the United States was signed in the first minutes of June 18, 2026, by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and US President Donald Trump through a simultaneous digital process without an in-person ceremony.
according to Mehr NewsAn attack on Qennarit, south of Sidon, killed nine people and injured 22, local media reported.
according to The National (UAE)Details and analysis by France 24 international affairs editor Kethevane Gorjestani, and France 24 correspondent in Tehran, Reza Sayah.
according to France 24 English — All NewsFighting imperils US-Iran deal Hezbollah and Israel went to war just days after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, with Hezbollah firing rockets and drones at civilian communities in northern Israel and Israel seizing large swaths of southern Lebanon.
according to The FederalMediators were scrambling to halt the fighting between Israel and the militant Lebanese Hezbollah group, after a heavy exchange on Friday killed at least 47 people in Lebanon and four Israeli soldiers.
according to The FederalThe memorandum also stresses respect for Lebanon’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, while negotiations on a final agreement are scheduled to conclude within a maximum period of 60 days and are expected to culminate in a binding United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution.
according to Mehr NewsAn Iranian military command said Saturday that it had suspended ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy transit routes, citing recent regional developments and alleged violations of a US-Iran agreement.
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At least 16 people were killed by Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon, which targeted the Nabatieh district “mere hours” after the…
omitted byRight sidePublic / Agenciescovered byLeft sideCenterThe US military has denied Iran’s claims it had closed the Strait of Hormuz, saying the critical waterway remained open and US forces…
omitted byLeft sidePublic / Agenciescovered byCenterRight sideAn Israeli military official said Hezbollah fired more than 50 projectiles at Israeli forces in southern Lebanon overnight, and that Israel…
omitted byRight sidecovered byLeft sideCenterPublic / AgenciesIn a statement, the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, which is affiliated with Iran’s armed forces, said the decision was taken in…
omitted byLeft sideRight sidecovered byCenterPublic / AgenciesThe group said it had acted in response to Israeli violations of a previous ceasefire agreement, including advances on the ground.
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