Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after Israel strikes Lebanon, citing deal violation

Iran declared on Saturday that it is once again closing the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane, a move directly linked to Israel's recent attacks in Lebanon. The Iranian central military command stated that this action constitutes a violation of its agreement with the United States aimed at ending the broader Middle East war.

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that the Strait of Hormuz will be closed to vessel traffic

The decision comes amid heightened tensions and ongoing hostilities. Israeli troops engaged Hezbollah fighters, while Israeli warplanes conducted deadly strikes in southern Lebanon. These actions occurred shortly after the United States announced a renewed ceasefire in the region, a development that had raised expectations for an imminent US-Iran deal to halt the conflict.

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no point in continuing peace talks with Washington

Iran cited a "breach of contract" by the U.S. and "the Zionist regime's continuous and relentless violation of the ceasefire in southern Lebanon" as reasons for the closure. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil and gas shipments, was previously blockaded by Iran for extended periods during the war. The preliminary agreement with the U.S. had included provisions for its reopening, and shipping traffic had begun to resume.

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breach of contract

Follow-up talks on the US-Iran deal, initially planned for Friday in Switzerland, were indefinitely postponed due to the escalation. An Israeli military official stated that fresh attacks were being conducted against Hezbollah, accusing the group of launching numerous projectiles into southern Lebanon. Lebanese state media reported significant casualties from Israeli air raids in the Nabatieh area.

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the Zionist regime's continuous and relentless violation of the ceasefire in southern Lebanon