Iran Says It Shut the Strait of Hormuz, Citing Israel Strikes in Lebanon and Claiming Breach of a U.S. Deal
Iran’s forces announced that they have shut the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically vital chokepoint for global oil shipments, asserting that the move follows Israel-related military actions in Lebanon. The statement ties the escalation directly to a breakdown in commitments associated with a U.S.-brokered understanding aimed at ending fighting across multiple fronts. According to the… Read More: Iran Says It Shut the Strait of Hormuz, Citing Israel… »