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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz despite ceasefire after continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon

France 24 2026/06/20 18:46

Iran has closed the strait of Hormuz – citing alleged ⁠violations of a ceasefire agreement ​by the US ‌and Israel. Tehran said the closure was the "first step" in response ​to what it described ​as breaches ​of commitments regarding the continuing clashes in Lebanon - and warned ​that further measures would be taken if "aggression" continued. Details and analysis by FRANCE 24 international affairs editor Kethevane Gorjestani, and FRANCE 24 correspondent in Tehran, Reza Sayah.

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