Iran says Strait of Hormuz is closed, citing Israeli attacks in Lebanon ^21.3%

MS NOW - By Clarissa-Jan Lim - 6/21/2026, 12:17 AM

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Iran’s military declared Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz is closed due to Israeli attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon, The Associated Press reported citing Iranian state media, on the eve of detailed talks about a long-term peace deal. U.S. Central Command countered shortly afterward that commercial ship traffic in the strait actually... more