Iran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz over Israel attacks on Lebanon
BBC News·June 20, 2026

Iran claims to have closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks on Lebanon. The US military has disputed this claim, casting doubt on Tehran's assertion. The closure announcement comes just before scheduled US-Iran talks in Switzerland, set to take place on Sunday. The disputed claim has raised tensions ahead of the diplomatic meeting.
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