Iran says Strait of Hormuz is closed due to Israeli strikes on Lebanon
Source: NBC News Politics · Bias: Center Left
Summary
Reports from Iranian state media say the Strait of Hormuz is not open because Iran is responding to the continued Israeli airstrikes into Lebanon. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Lebanon is not part of the ceasefire agreement that has been brokered. NBC News’ Monica Alba details where the Trump administration stands and what’s next for peace talks.
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