Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz again

Published June 20th, 2026 - 01:35 GMT
Strait of Hormuz
In this picture obtained from Iran's ISNA news agency on June 18, 2026, vessels are seen anchored in Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz. Photo by AMIRHOSSEIN KHORGOOEI / ISNA / AFP

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 in response to Israel's ongoing violations of the ceasefire in southern Lebanon.