Iran War Live Updates: Tensions Rise in Strait of Hormuz Over Ship Attacks and Iranian Threats
Tensions escalate in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim to have closed the waterway due to a US blockade, following attacks on Indian-flagged ships. A 10-day cease-fire in Lebanon has raised hopes for a broader deal, with Iran-backed Hezbollah laying out conditions for a lasting truce.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards declared the Strait of Hormuz closed on Saturday, citing a US blockade. Two Indian-flagged ships reported being fired on while passing through the strait. The UK Maritime Trade Operations said one tanker came under fire from Iranian gunships, and another was hit by an unknown projectile. The Iranian foreign minister had previously stated the strait was reopened, but the US blockade remained in place. A 10-day cease-fire in Lebanon has taken effect, with thousands of displaced families returning home. Hezbollah, backed by Iran, has laid out conditions for a lasting truce, including an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory.
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