Iran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz again
6/20/202643 min
Iran says it has again closed the Strait of Hormuz, in response to Israel's continued strikes on southern Lebanon which have killed at least 25 people according to Lebanese state media. The Iranian military described the attacks as a violation of Tehran's peace deal with Washington. But a US military statement said the Strait remained open and at least 55 vessels had passed through during the day.
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(Photo: Vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Oman, June 19, 2026. Credit: Reuters/Stringer)
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[short musical sting] [upbeat music] Hello and welcome to News Hour, live from the BBC World Service in London. I'm Rebecca Kesby. Do not approach the Strait of Hormuz or your security will be jeopardized. That's the message from the Iranian Navy today, saying that Iran has closed the strait again following repeated Israeli strikes