Tehran, June 20, 2026 (AFP) - Iran says Hormuz closed again after Israel strikes Lebanon

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2026-06-20

Iran said it was once again closing the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane on Saturday over Israel's attacks in Lebanon, calling them a violation of its deal with the United States to end the Middle East war. Israeli troops battled Hezbollah fighters while its warplanes conducted deadly strikes in Lebanon's south on Saturday, hours after the United States announced a renewed ceasefire in the fighting there. The ongoing hostilities had already s......

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