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Iran says it's closing Strait of Hormuz again

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.

Tehran closes Strait of Hormuz ahead of US-Iran talks in Switzerland

Iran dealt two quick blows to the interim agreement with the United States on Saturday, angered by Israel’s continued attacks in Lebanon, saying it had closed the Strait of Hormuz and announcing that while its negotiators were going to Switzerland for talks, not much is likely to happen there. Key mediator Pakistan, meanwhile, said the technical-level talks will begin on Sunday in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, with Qatari mediators also taking part. In Tehran’s first salvo, Iran’s joint military...

By Associated Press

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz despite ceasefire after continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon

Iran has closed the strait of Hormuz – citing alleged ⁠violations of a ceasefire agreement ​by the US ‌and Israel. Tehran said the closure was the "first step" in response ​to what it described ​as breaches ​of commitments regarding the continuing clashes in Lebanon - and warned ​that further measures would be taken if "aggression" continued. Details and analysis by FRANCE 24 international affairs editor Kethevane Gorjestani, and FRANCE 24 correspondent in Tehran, Reza Sayah.

By FRANCE24

Iran says Strait of Hormuz has been closed again but sends team for Swiss talks

Iran’s joint military command said the closure is Iran’s first step in response to Israel’s continued attacks in southern Lebanon

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'Clear breach of trust': Iran closes Hormuz again over Israel attacks on Lebanon

Before the closure, ships seeking passage through the strait while the interim agreement remained in force were required to submit transit requests at least 48 hours before arrival. Meanwhile, United States vice president JD Vance said he was confident the ceasefire could hold, adding that there was no evidence Iran was closing the Strait of Hormuz.

By TOI WORLD DESK

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again as 16 killed in fresh Israeli strikes in Lebanon

Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz over Israeli ceasefire violations in Lebanon

It said that the closure was the "first step" in response to breaches of commitments and warned that further measures would be taken if "aggression" continued.

Iran claims Strait of Hormuz closed in retaliation for US, Israel breaches of MoU - report

According to Mehr, Iran’s military declared the closure of the strait as the “first step” in its retaliation against what it deems violations of the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding.

'Vigilant To Ensure Deal Obeyed': US Military After Iran Shuts Hormuz

Iran had announced moments earlier that it was closing the strait in response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon, deeming them a violation of its fragile deal with the United States.

Technical-level talks between Iran, US scheduled for tomorrow in Switzerland: FO

The Foreign Office (FO) on Saturday announced that technical-level talks, as a follow-up to the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), will be held in Buergenstock, Switzerland, on Sunday. Thursday proved to be a red-letter day for Pakistan, as the country awoke to news of a long-awaited peace deal finally being signed between the US and Iran, heralding an end to the bitter animosity that has afflicted the Middle East and plunged the world into crisis for months. “Represe...

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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations

Iran’s top joint military command, ​Khatam al-Anbiya Central ‌Headquarters, said on Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz would be closed to vessel traffic, citing alleged violations of a ceasefire agreement by the US and Israel, Iran’s Mehr state news agency reported. It said that the closure was the “first step” in response to what it […]

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Iran says Hormuz Strait closed over Israel attacks on Lebanon

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz citing ceasefire violations

US, Iran envoys head for talks, Israeli strikes continue after ceasefire

A halt to the fighting in Lebanon is a condition for starting 60 days of US-Iranian talks to resolve disputes over Iran’s nuclear program

By Reuters

FO announces US-Iran technical talks in Switzerland on Sunday

Iran confirms participation, says will seek implementation of ceasefire's terms

By Anadolu Agency

Iran Media Says Hormuz 'Closed' Again, Citing Lebanon Violations, As Vance Expected In Switzerland For Talks

Iran Media Says Hormuz 'Closed' Again, Citing Lebanon Violations, As Vance Expected In Switzerland For Talks Update(10:00ET): As has become the 'norm' after well over 100 days of war - which some pundits have been calling the "third Gulf war" - there are deeply conflicting headlines emerging Saturday. On the one hand, diplomacy based in Switzerland is said to be in motion, with a potential top level Trump delegation (led by Witkoff and to be joined later by Kushner reportedly/al...

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Just In: Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over Israel attacks on Lebanon

Iran's central military command announced on Saturday that it had once again closed the vital Strait of Hormuz over Israel's attacks on southern Lebanon. The post Just In: Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over Israel attacks on Lebanon appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Iran recloses Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli strikes on Lebanon

The Iranian military said it had reclosed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday after continued Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, according to the Fars state news agency. The military said the decision had been made "in view of the flagrant bad faith and breach of covenant by America regarding the failure to implement the first clause of the end-of-war agreement, and in reaction to the relentless and continuous violation of the ceasefire by the Zionist regime in southern Lebanon".

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