Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz After Israeli Strikes on Over 100 Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon
Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz less than a day after a ceasefire between the United States and Iran took effect.
The move followed Israeli strikes on more than 100 targets linked to Hezbollah in Beirut and other parts of Lebanon. Lebanese authorities reported at least 112 people killed in the attacks, with some other reports citing higher casualty figures. Lebanon claimed the strikes hit commercial districts and residential neighborhoods.
A dispute has emerged over whether the U.S.-Iran ceasefire includes Lebanon. U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Lebanon was not part of the agreement due to Hezbollah. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the truce with Iran did not apply to Hezbollah.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi insisted that the ceasefire terms were clear and explicit, including Lebanon, and warned the United States. Pakistan, which served as a mediator, maintained that Lebanon was part of the ceasefire understanding.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for global oil shipments, has heightened risks of disruptions to international energy supplies and potential further escalation in the region.
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