Iran says it is closing Strait of Hormuz over Israeli attacks on Lebanon

Iran says it is closing Strait of Hormuz over Israeli attacks on Lebanon

The Iranian armed forces announced Saturday they will close the Strait of Hormuz — just three days after it reopened — alleging America's failure to rein in Israeli attacks on Lebanon violates the new ceasefire deal. Why it matters: This is the first big crisis between the U.S. and Iran since signing a memorandum of understanding to end the war earlier this week. It takes place as President Trump's envoys are already in Switzerland ahead of a potential first round of nuclear negotiations. The Ir...

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