Iran says it is closing Strait of Hormuz, testing fragile agreement with U.S. ^76.9%

The Washington Post - By Maegan Vazquez, Michael Birnbaum - 6/20/2026, 3:09 PM

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Iran’s military command said Saturday it is closing the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon, according to state media, testing a fragile ceasefire agreement intended to lead to a broader peace with the United States. more