Iran has made an official announcement that it has once again shut down the Strait of Hormuz. The country’s joint military command pointed to Israeli attacks in Lebanon and the United States’ perceived breach of commitments as reasons for their actions. The statement, broadcasted on state TV, also included a warning of planned subsequent steps if the alleged aggression persists.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz comes following Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon, resulting in the deaths of at least 16 individuals, including two children. Lebanon’s National News Agency reported that seven people remained trapped under debris after strikes hit the town of Nabatieh and surrounding areas.
In a separate incident, a significant clash between Israel and Hezbollah led to the deaths of at least 47 people in Lebanon and four Israeli soldiers. Israeli military sources revealed that Hezbollah had launched over 50 projectiles at Israeli forces in southern Lebanon overnight. In response, the Israeli army targeted multiple Hezbollah sites and militants in the region, including rocket-launching sites and command centers.
Hezbollah issued a statement reaffirming its commitment to the ceasefire while accusing Israel of violating it multiple times the previous night. The group asserted its readiness to defend against Israeli incursions.
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