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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again amid Lebanon conflict, jeopardizing US talks

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Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz for the second time, citing Israel's ongoing attacks in Lebanon and alleging a breach of faith by the United States regarding a recent ceasefire agreement. This action follows the reopening of the vital shipping lane just three days prior, creating a significant crisis in U.S.-Iran relations. The situation is further complicated by delayed talks between Iran and the U.S. in Switzerland, with Iran indicating that progress is contingent on the U.S. upholding its commitments, including an end to the fighting in Lebanon. AI

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Tehran closes Strait of Hormuz ahead of US-Iran talks in Switzerland

    Iran dealt two quick blows to the interim agreement with the United States on Saturday, angered by Israel’s continued attacks in Lebanon, saying it had closed the Strait of Hormuz and announcing that while its negotiators were going to Switzerland for talks, not much is likely to…

  2. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Barak Ravid ·

    Iran says it is closing Strait of Hormuz over Israeli attacks on Lebanon

    <p>The Iranian armed forces announced Saturday they will close the Strait of Hormuz — just three days after it reopened — alleging America's failure to rein in Israeli attacks on Lebanon violates the <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/06/14/us-iran-ceasefire-extended-hormuz-reop…

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