Iran says it’s closing Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli strikes on Lebanon
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Iran's top joint military command announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil transit route, in response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon that violated the U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement. The move escalates tensions in the region related to ongoing conflicts involving Iran-backed Hezbollah.
Iran’s top joint military command said on Saturday morning that it will close the Strait of Hormuz, a major oil trading corridor, due to ongoing Israeli strikes in Lebanon during a ceasefire agreement. Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said the attacks violated the ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran. Israel targeted Iran-backed Lebanese militia Hezbollah…