Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Amidst Escalating Middle East Conflict
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- Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing Israel's ongoing attacks in Lebanon.
- This development coincides with Iran's negotiators heading to Switzerland for US-Iran talks concerning an interim deal, while fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues despite a reported ceasefire, raising concerns about the peace process.
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Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to Israel's attacks in Lebanon, while its negotiators head to Switzerland for US-Iran talks. Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire, jeopardizing a peace framework.
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Iran says it closes Strait of Hormuz again
Emmy Sasipornkarn | Darko Janjevic with dpa, AFP, AP, Reuters
Published 06/20/2026Published June 20, 2026
Iran's joint military command said the strait had been closed due to Israel's continued attacks in Lebanon. Meanwhile, Iran's negotiators are heading to Switzerland for Iran-US talks on their interim deal. DW has more.
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What you need to know
Iran says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz over Israel's attacks on Lebanon
Iran's negotiating team is heading to Switzerland for US-Iran talks, state media reports
Israel conducts airstrikes in Lebanon as death toll climbs
Hezbollah and Israel trade blame for breaking the latest ceasefire
Read here for the latest developments on the Iran war and the wider Middle East on Saturday, June 20.
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Further escalation of conflict in Lebanon if ceasefire violations persist.
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US-Iran talks in Switzerland will be further disrupted or postponed.
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Preguntas abiertas
- Will the Strait of Hormuz remain closed?
- Will US-Iran talks succeed?
- Will the ceasefire hold?
