On June 20, 2026, Bloomberg News, citing Iran’s Tasnim News Agency, reported that Iran’s joint military command has closed the Strait of Hormuz to maritime shipping.
This significant move is identified as Iran’s initial retaliatory measure against Israel, following allegations that Israel has violated a ceasefire agreement by continuing to conduct military strikes in southern Lebanon.
Al Jazeera reported earlier in the day that Lebanon was hit by at least four missiles from Israel on Friday afternoon local time, just hours after a ceasefire report between the two countries.
The closure of this vital waterway is being closely monitored globally due to its potential to severely disrupt international oil transportation routes.
