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Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz again

June 20th, 2026

Sally Shakkour

ALBAWABA - Iran announced Saturday the closure of the Strait of Hormuz again, according to Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters. Iranian Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters said the Strait of Hormuz was closed ...

Strait of Hormuz

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Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz again

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BUSINESS

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Sharif cancels Switzerland visit as US-Iran peace process faces new uncertainty

NEWS

Sharif cancels Switzerland visit as US-Iran peace process faces new uncertainty

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ENTERTAINMENT

Hayal Köseoğlu and Nezir Çınarlı celebrate engagement after meeting on set

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Pakistan envoy heads to Iran to rescue US-Iran deal after Switzerland talks are delayed

Pakistan envoy heads to Iran to rescue US-Iran deal

Eight killed and seven missing as Israeli strikes hit Lebanon despite ceasefire

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Israel and Hezbollah renew ceasefire

Israel and Hezbollah renew ceasefire

Rare public rift emerges as Trump and Vance openly challenge Israel over Iran deal

Rare public rift emerges as Trump and Vance openly challenge Israel over Iran deal

Meloni rebukes Trump over G7 photo claim, says ‘Italy and I never beg’

Meloni rebukes Trump over G7 photo claim, says ‘Italy and I never beg’

BUSINESS

Andrew Giuliani

Anti-drone measures in place for World Cup matches in the US

UAE

UAE approves social media ban for under 15s

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Iran is reportedly buying 100 Boeing planes from the US

US strike on oil tanker dodging the blockade

US used Iranian smuggling tactic to move oil through Hormuz

ENTERTAINMENT

Bill Maher / Donald Trump

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Ece İrtem

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Ece Erken

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Murat Yıldırım Fahriye Evcen

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Sport

FIFA World Cup 2026: Turkey 0-1 Paraguay

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Scotland 0-1 Morocco

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FIFA World Cup 2026: USA 2-0 Australia

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Trump unveils Qatar-gifted $500 million Boeing 747 as interim Air Force One

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Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz again

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Seconds before the Winner: Ghana Fan's black magic captivates the internet

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Omnia Sweidan released on bail after testimonies of women's abuse at Egyptian hospital

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Was he raping the child or saving his life? American arrested in Colombia after controversial video

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Taliban claims strikes on ISIS targets in Pakistan, escalating cross-border tensions

Taliban claims strikes on ISIS targets in Pakistan, escalating cross-border tensions

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Vance announces start of US-Iran 60-day talks

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Netanyahu vows Israel will remain in southern Lebanon

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