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Iran says it's closing Strait of Hormuz again as Hezbollah and Israel trade attacks

Iran's military accused the U.S. of not upholding the first point in the memorandum of understanding, with Israel remaining in Lebanese territory. Grouped from 17 articles across 12 sources.

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CBS NewsJun 20, 2026, 5:38 PM

Iran says it's closing Strait of Hormuz again as Hezbollah and Israel trade attacks

Iran's military accused the U.S. of not upholding the first point in the memorandum of understanding, with Israel remaining in Lebanese territory.

BBC NewsJun 20, 2026, 4:07 PM

Iran says Strait of Hormuz will be closed over Israel attacks on Lebanon

Iran said Israel's continued attacks in Lebanon are a breach of Tehran's agreement with the US to end the war.

DWJun 20, 2026, 11:25 AM

Iran says it closes Strait of Hormuz again

Iran's joint military command said the strait had been closed due to Israel's continued attacks in Lebanon. Meanwhile, Iran's negotiators are heading to Switzerland for Iran-US talks on their interim deal. DW has more.

DWJun 20, 2026, 11:25 AM

Iran says it's closing Strait of Hormuz again

Iran's joint military command said the strait had been closed due to Israel's continued attacks in Lebanon. Meanwhile, Iran's negotiators are heading to Switzerland for Iran-US talks on their interim deal. DW has more.

ABC NewsJun 20, 2026, 5:15 PM

Iran live updates: Iran says strait is closed over deadly attacks on Lebanon

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.

Financial TimesJun 20, 2026, 2:40 PM

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after Israel and Hizbollah exchange fire

Setback for Donald Trump’s push to end war with the Islamic republic

Al JazeeraJun 20, 2026, 5:05 PM

Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz as Israel tests MOU with Lebanon strikes

Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz as Israel tests MOU with Lebanon strikes.

NBC NewsJun 20, 2026, 11:54 AM

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, state media says, after Israeli strikes in Lebanon

Iran said Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz is closed, citing ceasefire violations after Israel continued deadly strikes in southern Lebanon overnight

CNBCJun 20, 2026, 5:28 PM

Iran reportedly closes Strait of Hormuz again, casting shadow over nuclear talks

Iran's joint military command said the closure was in response to continued Israeli military operations in Lebanon.

The Globe and MailJun 20, 2026, 12:06 PM

Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed again despite negotiators heading to Switzerland for talks

Joint military command cites Israeli attacks on Lebanon, U.S. ‘bad faith’ and failure to end war

ABC AustraliaJun 20, 2026, 12:47 PM

Switzerland to host US-Iran talks as Tehran closes Strait of Hormuz

Iran says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz over Israel's continued attacks in Lebanon which have killed at least 16 people on Saturday.

CBS NewsJun 20, 2026, 1:12 PM

Uncertainty surrounds U.S.-Iran deal as Israel strikes Lebanon

Special envoy Steve Witkoff headed to Switzerland overnight to begin the postponed U.S.-Iran talks, as fighting continued in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah.

CNBCJun 19, 2026, 11:00 PM

Oil tanker traffic in Strait of Hormuz jumps after U.S. and Iran implement deal to open sea lane

The U.S.-Iran deal has raised questions about how the Strait of Hormuz will be governed after the toll-free period ends.

Financial TimesJun 19, 2026, 11:42 AM

Iran to seek ‘insurance fees’ for passage through Strait of Hormuz

Vessels must hold Tehran-approved insurance policy to use vital waterway, says government agency

The Straits TimesJun 19, 2026, 12:13 PM

Iran says it will waive fees for Strait of Hormuz during 60-day negotiation period

Iran would waive fees for security, safety, environmental services and related insurance during the period.

CNBCJun 19, 2026, 1:28 AM

U.S.-Iran deal in photos: ships in the Strait of Hormuz, daily life in Tehran

The first signs of a post-war recovery are emerging across the Middle East after the United States and Iran signed a memorandum aimed at ending the conflict.

The GuardianJun 18, 2026, 9:50 PM

Iran announces plans to bring in maritime fees for strait of Hormuz

As US lifts its blockade, Tehran says fees to cover cost of managing waterway will come into effect at end of 60-day negotiation period Iran has announced plans to introduce a system of maritime fees in the strait of Hormuz in two months, after the 60-day period of negotiation that has been triggered by the signing of the memorandum of understanding. Tehran, claiming a historic victory over the US, said the strait was under its control and a European plan for a naval mission to escort ships though the strait would not be welcome. The US on Thursday lifted its blockade of Iran, and oil tankers began freely moving through the critical channel. Continue reading...

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