Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Tensions with Israel Over Lebanon

Iranian authorities have once again declared a prohibition on maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. This decision comes as a direct response to recent Israeli military actions targeting southern Lebanon, according to the Iranian military command, as reported by Mehr news agency.

Tehran asserts that Israel's actions violate the first clause of a memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States. This clause reportedly mandates a halt to military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon. The Iranian military's statement emphasized that additional measures will be implemented to compel the adversary to adhere to its commitments should the aggression persist.

This development follows a reported agreement on a ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese organization Hezbollah on June 19. However, in the early hours of June 20, the Israel Defense Forces accused Hezbollah of breaching the ceasefire and conducted strikes against numerous Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. The initial ceasefire agreement, along with Lebanon's territorial integrity, was reportedly enshrined in both a draft and the final version of the Iran-U.S. memorandum signed by Donald Trump.

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In the event of continued aggression, other steps will be taken to force the enemy to fulfill its obligations.