Iranian state media reported that Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon. This move severely threatens the recent ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran. Iran framed the attacks on Lebanon as aggression against Iran, warning of a heavy response.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps is preparing a 'severe' response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon. Israel resumed strikes in Beirut shortly after a ceasefire was announced, resulting in casualties. US President Donald Trump stated that talks on the Iran crisis would be held behind closed doors.
Israel resumed attacks in Lebanon, violating the ceasefire agreement between Iran and the US. In response, Iran has once again closed the Strait of Hormuz as retaliation. Iran warned it might withdraw from the truce if Israeli attacks continue.
The fragile US-Iran ceasefire is being tested by Israeli strikes in Lebanon. Iran reported halting oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz in response to the attacks. President Trump's negotiating team is scheduled to meet with Iranian representatives in Pakistan.
Iran claims the ceasefire with the US and Israel was achieved through the acceptance of Iranian demands, declaring a victory. Iranian media is promoting this as a great achievement of the revolution despite massive military losses. The IRGC warns of an immediate response to any violation, maintaining military tension.