Iran says it’s closing Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli strikes on Lebanon 

Iran’s top joint military command said on Saturday morning that it will close the Strait of Hormuz, a major oil trading corridor, due to ongoing Israeli strikes in Lebanon during a ceasefire agreement. 

Khatam al-Anbiya Central ‌Headquarters said the attacks violated the ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran. Israel targeted Iran-backed Lebanese militia Hezbollah hours after the two sides agreed to halt fighting. 

“In view of the United States’ bad faith and its clear breach of its commitments by failing to implement the first article........

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