Breaking: Iran re-closes Strait of Hormuz after Israeli attacks on Lebanon kill 16
At the US initiative, a ceasefire was declared between Israel and Lebanon on the night of June 19. However, this ceasefire did not last long, and just eight hours after the declaration, military confrontation between the two sides resumed
Tehran (The Uttam Hindu): Despite the peace agreement reached between the United States and Iran on the night of June 17th, tensions in West Asia appear to be escalating rather than easing. The agreement included key conditions such as opening the Strait of Hormuz and halting military operations in Lebanon, but violence in the region continued.
At the US initiative, a ceasefire was declared between Israel and Lebanon on the night of June 19. However, this ceasefire did not last long, and just eight hours after the declaration, military confrontation between the two sides resumed.
According to media reports, the Israeli military launched a drone and artillery attack in the Nabatiyeh region of southern Lebanon, killing at least 16 people. The attack has further escalated tensions in the region. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made it clear that the country will not compromise its security. He said Israeli military operations in Gaza and Lebanon will continue as needed.
Iran again closes the Strait of Hormuz
Meanwhile, Iran has once again announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. According to Iranian state media, the country's Joint Military Command made the announcement on state television. Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters says that the US has failed to implement the first condition of the peace agreement and Israel is continuously violating the ceasefire in southern Lebanon.
Iran has decided to block the movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a violation of the agreement. The Strait of Hormuz is considered the most important sea route for global oil and gas supplies. A large portion of energy exports from Gulf countries pass through it. Experts believe that if this ban continues for a long time, it could have a major impact on the global oil market, energy supply chains, and international trade. Rising tensions in West Asia have also increased the international community's concern.