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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz citing Israeli ceasefire violations in Lebanon

On Saturday morning, Iran’s military command declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to all shipping traffic, citing continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon that allegedly violate a new ceasefire.

This strategic waterway is the world’s most vital artery for oil trade, and its closure threatens to immediately collapse a fragile peace agreement signed between the U.S. and Iran earlier this week. While Tehran calls the move a necessary retaliation, U.S. Vice President JD Vance stated there is currently no physical evidence of a blockade and expects the truce to hold. Internal confusion remains high in Iran, as the Revolutionary Guard pushes for escalation while the Foreign Ministry continues preparing for diplomatic talks.

Both nations are still scheduled to arrive in Switzerland on Sunday for technical negotiations aimed at salvaging the broader deal.

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Live updates: Iran says it’s closing Strait of Hormuz over Lebanon fighting amid push to resume US talks

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Steve Witkoff is traveling to Switzerland, a US official said, as Washington and Tehran work to get technical talks back on track after a...

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Live Updates: Iran's Military Says Strait of Hormuz Is Closed as Israel and Hezbollah Exchange Fire

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Iran's military command blamed the U.S., saying it failed to prevent Israel from violating the cease-fire in Lebanon. Mediators in Pakistan...

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Iran says Strait of Hormuz is closed over ceasefire violations after continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon

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Iran and the U.S. have both shown frustration with Israel for continuing to strike Lebanon despite the deal signed this week,...

 @BF4FDY2 from Florida  commented…2hrs2H

Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz caused a blockage of oil, about 20% of oil became inaccessible. This cause oil prices to skyrocket. It gives Iran the vantage point and leverage against the US. There's a lot of back and forth with Israel and Hezbollah and there's no telling who is and isn't in the right. My opinion on the news is I think it's all ridiculous. The Iran-US war was very avoidable and the Israeli-Lebanon ceasefire's would be simple if they would both stop violating them.

 @BF4FFWZ from Florida  commented…2hrs2H

Islamic majority countries persecute and kill Christians while other nations turn away from these genocides. Something must be done to save these people.

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