Iran re-shut the Strait of Hormuz Friday, citing US regional military presence and Israel's actions in Lebanon, despite a recent memorandum signed by both nations' leaders.
IRGC announced this decision over maritime radio channels
Jun 19, 2026
07:08 pm
What's the storyIran has once again closed the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for global oil shipments.
The move comes on the same day the United States lifted its blockade on Iranian ports after President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a memorandum of understanding to end the war in Iran.
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