Iran’s high-level joint military command announced that the Strait of Hormuz had been closed, alleging that the U.S. and Israel had violated the ceasefire agreement.
According to a statement cited by the Iran-based Mehr News Agency, the Strait of Hormuz would be closed to shipping traffic. Iranian military officials described the decision as a “first step” and warned that additional measures could be taken if “aggression continues.”
While the statement heightened concerns regarding the Strait of Hormuz—which is of critical importance to global energy markets—a different assessment came from the U.S. side.
Speaking to Fox News, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said there was no evidence that Iran had closed the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel’s attacks on Lebanon appear to have triggered Iran’s response
Meanwhile, tensions regarding the ceasefire in the region were not limited to the Strait of Hormuz. According to Lebanon’s civil defense and local media, at least 16 people, including two children, were killed in Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon on Saturday morning.
The attacks took place one day after Israel and Hezbollah announced they were implementing a new ceasefire at the request of U.S. President Donald Trump.
According to Lebanon’s official news agency NNA, Israel targeted a number of settlements in the south of the country on Saturday morning. It was reported that three people were killed in an airstrike on the town of Arabsalim, while one person was killed in a drone attack on the town of Deir al-Zahrani. The report stated that at least seven people were trapped under the rubble.
