Iran re-closes Strait of Hormuz after Israeli attacks on Lebanon

Iran re-closes Strait of Hormuz after Israeli attacks on Lebanon Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 06/20/2026 - 15:14 Tehran warns of 'further steps being taken', as Israel launches wave of strikes across southern Lebanon In this picture obtained from Iran's Isna news agency on 18 June 2026, vessels are seen anchored in Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz (AFP/Isna news agency) Off Iran announced that it had once again closed the Strait of Hormuz over Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon , according to a military command statement carried by state media. “It is hereby announced that the Strait of Hormuz will be closed to vessel traffic,” the Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters said in remarks carried by Iran’s Mehr state news agency. “It is noted that this first step is a response to the enemy's breach of promise, and if the aggression continues, further steps will be planned and taken to force the enemy to comply with its obligations.