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Iran recloses Strait of Hormuz after Israeli attacks on Lebanon Iran recloses Strait of Hormuz after Israeli attacks on Lebanon Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 06/20/2026 - 15:14 Tehran warns of 'further steps being taken', as Israel launches wave of strikes across southern Lebanon Vessels are seen anchored in Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz in a picture obtained on 18 June 2026 (AFP/Isna) Off Iran announced that it had once again closed the Strait of Hormuz over Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon , according to a military command statement carried by state media. “It is hereby announced that the Strait of Hormuz will be closed to vessel traffic,” the Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters said in remarks carried by Iran’s Mehr state news agency. “It is noted that this first step is a response to the enemy's breach of promise, and if the aggression continues, further steps will be planned and taken to force the enemy to comply with its obligations." The decision was later confirmed in a statement by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which warned vessels not to approach the strait or risk their security being compromised. The IRGC cited Israeli attacks on Lebanon and US violations of the ceasefire agreement as reasons for the closure. A fifth of the world’s crude oil and liquefied natural gas passes through the vital waterway, which Iran had effectively closed for nearly four months after Israel and the US began the war in late February. It was briefly reopened after US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a preliminary agreement earlier this week to halt hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon. The announcement of the closure came after at least 29 people were killed on Saturday, as Israeli forces launched a wave of attacks on southern Lebanon a day after Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire. A series of Israeli attacks on Nabatieh on Saturday killed 16 people and wounded 12 others, Lebanon’s civil defence agency said. An Israeli strike on the village of Barish in Tyre, a coastal city known as Sour in Arabic, killed four members of the same family, according to Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA). The NNA also reported that at least seven people were killed and 13 were injured in an Israeli attack on a village near the southern city of Sidon. Another person was killed in the municipality of Shehour in Tyre, and one person was killed in the town of Sohmor, the western Beqaa valley, in eastern Lebanon. The Lebanese army said one of its officers had been killed in an Israeli air strike on the Kfar Rumman-Nabatieh road. “It has become clear that the continued brutal Israeli attacks aim to obstruct any solution that would allow for the restoration of stability in Lebanon,” the army said in a statement. Talks continue in Switzerland The attacks on Lebanon came as the US and Iran sought to implement a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at ending hostilities. The Israeli government and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire on Friday afternoon, mediated by Qatar and the US. Follow-up talks on implementing the agreement were set to take place in Switzerland over the weekend. Iran's foreign ministry said that its negotiating delegation would travel to Switzerland to discuss the implementation of the agreement signed with the US. Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said the team would "travel to Switzerland to follow up and demand implementation of the other party's commitments" under the deal, according to the official Islamic Republic News Agency. Switzerland provided a "discreet and reliable setting" at Burgenstock to facilitate discussions on implementing the MoU, the Swiss foreign ministry said on Saturday. It added in a statement that no further details would be disclosed about the participants or the content of the talks, citing confidentiality. War on Iran News Post Date Override 0 Update Date Mon, 05/04/2020 - 21:19 Update Date Override 0

Lebanon’s death toll surpasses 4,000 after 83 killed on Friday Lebanon’s death toll surpasses 4,000 after 83 killed on Friday Lebanon's health ministry said on Saturday that Israeli attacks since 2 March have killed more than 4,000 people, including 135 health and emergency workers, and wounded 12,121 others. The latest figures came after the final death toll from Israeli strikes on Friday rose to 83, with 141 wounded. Smoke rises following Israeli bombardment in southern Lebanon on 19 June 2026 (Jalaa Marey/AFP)

IRGC warns vessels not to approach Strait of Hormuz IRGC warns vessels not to approach Strait of Hormuz Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) released a statement on Saturday announcing that the Strait of Hormuz would be closed and warning vessels not to approach or risk their security being compromised. The IRGC Navy cited Israel's actions in Lebanon, which it said violated ceasefire commitments, as the reason for the closure. Ships docked along the Gulf of Oman on 19 June 2026 (AFP)

Hezbollah fires 50 shells at IDF, Israel retaliates hitting dozens of targets — army The attacked targets include Hezbollah's "rocket launcher positions," "weapons depots" and "command centers"

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over Israeli strikes on Lebanon — Command

Iran closes Hormuz over Lebanon ceasefire violations Iran closes Hormuz over Lebanon ceasefire violations Iran’s top joint military command said on Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz would be closed to vessel traffic again, citing Israel’s attacks on southern Lebanon as a violation of Iran’s agreement with the US. “It is hereby announced that the Strait of Hormuz will be closed to vessel traffic; it is noted that this first step is a response to the enemy’s breach of promise, and if the aggression continues, further steps will be planned and taken to force the enemy to comply with its obligations,” the Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters said in a statement carried by Iran’s Mehr News Agency.

Israel kills at least 29 in Lebanon, one day after ceasefire deal Israel kills at least 29 in Lebanon, one day after ceasefire deal At least 29 people have been killed in a new wave of Israeli attacks on Lebanon across southern Lebanon and the eastern Beqaa Valley, just a day after a ceasefire was announced. Lebanon’s civil defence agency said a series of Israeli attacks on the Nabatieh district in the country’s south on Saturday killed 16 people and wounded 12 others. The agency said its personnel had been working since dawn to respond to the ongoing attacks. An Israeli strike on the village of Barish in Tyre, a coastal city known as Sour in Arabic, killed four members of the same family, which Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) described as a "massacre". The NNA also reported that at least seven people were killed and 13 were injured in an Israeli attack on a village near the southern city of Sidon. Another person was killed in the municipality of Shahour in the Tyre district, and one person was killed in the town of Sohmor, the western Bekaa Valley, in eastern Lebanon. In a statement published on X, the Lebanese army said one of its officers had been killed in an Israeli air strike on the Kfar Rumman-Nabatieh road. Read more: Israel kills at least 29 in Lebanon, one day after ceasefire deal Smoke rises from the site of a string of Israeli air strikes that targeted the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on 20 June 2026 (Abbas Fakih/AFP)

Israel kills at least 29 in Lebanon, one day after ceasefire deal Israel kills at least 29 in Lebanon, one day after ceasefire deal Submitted by Fleur Hargreaves on Sat, 06/20/2026 - 12:18 Israeli forces launch new wave of attacks, while Iran says US deal dependent on security for Lebanon Smoke rises from the site of a string of Israeli air strikes that targeted the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on 20 June 2026 (Abbas Fakih/AFP) Off At least 29 people have been killed in a new wave of Israeli attacks on Lebanon across southern Lebanon and the eastern Beqaa Valley, just a day after a ceasefire was announced. Lebanon’s civil defence agency said a series of Israeli attacks on the Nabatieh district in the country’s south on Saturday killed 16 people and wounded 12 others. The agency said its personnel had been working since dawn to respond to the ongoing attacks. An Israeli strike on the village of Barish in Tyre, a coastal city known as Sour in Arabic, killed four members of the same family, which Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) described as a "massacre". The NNA also reported that at least seven people were killed and 13 were injured in an Israeli attack on a village near the southern city of Sidon. Another person was killed in the municipality of Shahour in the Tyre district, and one person was killed in the town of Sohmor, the western Bekaa Valley, in eastern Lebanon. In a statement published on X, the Lebanese army said one of its officers had been killed in an Israeli air strike on the Kfar Rumman-Nabatieh road. “It has become clear that the continued brutal Israeli attacks aim to obstruct any solution that would allow for the restoration of stability in Lebanon,” the army said in a statement. The Israeli army said it was striking Hezbollah in response to overnight projectile attacks on Israeli troops stationed in southern Lebanon. Hezbollah said its fighters confronted Israeli forces overnight as they attempted to infiltrate strategic hills overlooking Nabatieh. "Again, under the cover of the ceasefire, the enemy last night carried out an infiltration attempt towards the Ali Taher hills," Hezbollah said in a statement, adding that fighters ambushed the Israeli troops and "confronted them with appropriate weapons". Meanwhile, a member of the Lebanese parliament affiliated with Hezbollah, Hassan Fadlallah, said on Saturday that the group had the “full right” to respond to Israeli attacks and that any ceasefire would be “meaningless” while Israel continued to occupy Lebanese territory. He said Israel must fully respect the ceasefire agreement by refraining from attacking Lebanese territory or occupying new positions. “The resistance has the full right to confront this enemy when it attacks us, as it is the aggressor and the occupier,” he added. Ceasefire sabotage The attacks on Lebanon come as the US and Iran sought to implement a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at ending hostilities. The deal has prompted anger and disappointment from Israeli officials, who took to social media to vent their frustrations. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called it “bad for Israel” and added that Israel would have to continue its campaign against Iran alone. Meanwhile, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir wrote : "Trump's agreement does not bind us." What does the US-Iran deal mean for Lebanon? Read More » US President Donald Trump also criticised Israeli conduct, saying that “too many people have been killed in Lebanon” and suggesting its tactics were disproportionate and indiscriminate. Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a preliminary agreement earlier this week to halt hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon. However, follow-up talks scheduled for Friday in Switzerland were indefinitely postponed after Israel launched a wave of attacks that killed 18 people in Lebanon. The Israeli government and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire on Friday afternoon, mediated by Qatar and the US. Just hours before the deal was signed, Ben Gvir wrote in a post on X that “all of Lebanon must burn” after the deaths of four Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon. In response, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that his comments were characteristic of the Israeli government’s official position, which he called “a threat to all of humanity”. “This is not a rant by a random genocidal lunatic. It’s a public post by the national security minister of the Israeli regime,” Araghchi wrote on X. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh doubled down on Tehran's position in an interview with Al Jazeera Arabic on Friday, saying Iran's willingness to continue negotiations with Washington depends on the “seriousness” needed to ensure Israel abides by the terms of the MoU. Khatibzadeh warned that Israel's “continued war-making” would carry consequences that are “serious and immediate”. “There will be no peace or stability in Lebanon and the region without ending the occupation and Israel’s commitment to international law,” he added. Israel's war on Lebanon News Post Date Override 0 Update Date Mon, 05/04/2020 - 21:19 Update Date Override 0

Israel carries out retaliatory strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it struck southern Lebanon in response to overnight shelling by Hezbollah at Israeli troops, despite an earlier announced ceasefire.

MSF says conditions in Lebanon’s Nabatieh resemble a ‘death trap’ Israel has stepped up attacks on parts of southern Lebanon, including Nabatieh, since midnight on Friday.

Hezbollah says it confronted Israeli 'infiltration attempt' in south Hezbollah says it confronted Israeli 'infiltration attempt' in south Hezbollah said its fighters confronted overnight Israeli forces as they tried to infiltrate towards strategic hills that overlook the southern city of Nabatieh. "Again, under the cover of the ceasefire, the enemy last night carried out an infiltration attempt towards the Ali Taher hills," Hezbollah said in a statement, adding that fighters ambushed the Israeli troops and "confronted them with appropriate weapons". Hezbollah "declares that while it is committed to the ceasefire, it will not be lenient in confronting any enemy attempt... to expand its occupation," the statement added.

Israeli strike near Sidon in southern Lebanon kills seven Israeli strike near Sidon in southern Lebanon kills seven An Israeli strike on a village near the southern city of Sidon killed at least seven people on Saturday, as Israel continued its attacks on Lebanon despite agreeing to a ceasefire a day earlier. The strike on Qannarit killed "seven people and wounded 13 others, in a preliminary toll", the state-run National News Agency (NNA) said.

Israeli strikes kill 16 people in Lebanon’s Nabatieh Israeli strikes kill 16 people in Lebanon’s Nabatieh Lebanon’s civil defence agency said that a series of Israeli attacks on the Nabatieh district in the country’s south on Saturday killed 16 people and wounded 12 others, one day after a ceasefire was announced. A statement from the agency said that personnel have been working in the district since dawn to respond to the ongoing attacks.

Israeli military says it is striking Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon Israeli military says it is striking Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon The Israeli army said it had struck Hezbollah targets in response to overnight projectile attacks on Israeli troops stationed in Lebanese territory. “Overnight, the Hezbollah terrorist organisation launched more than 50 projectiles at Israeli forces in southern Lebanon. Following the attacks, the IDF has been striking Hezbollah terrorist targets in southern Lebanon,” an Israeli military official said. The strikes came after a Hezbollah lawmaker described any ceasefire as "meaningless" while the Israeli army remains in southern Lebanon. Smoke rises from the site of a string of Israeli air strikes that targeted the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on 20 June 2026 (Abbas Fakih/AFP)

Family of four killed in Israeli strike on southern Lebanon Family of four killed in Israeli strike on southern Lebanon An Israeli attack on the village of Barish in southern Lebanon killed four members of the same family, according to Lebanon's National News Agency. The attack came just one day after Israel agreed to a ceasefire.

Israeli strike kills soldier in southern Lebanon Israeli strike kills soldier in southern Lebanon The Lebanese army said on Saturday that Israel had launched an attack targeting an army soldier in the country's south, in violation of the ceasefire reached a day earlier. “The continuation of brutal Israeli attacks aims to obstruct any solution that would allow for restoring stability in Lebanon,” the army statement read. تتواصل الاعتداءات الإسرائيلية الوحشية على لبنان بعدما طال التصعيد الأخير مناطق واسعة في الجنوب وصولًا إلى البقاع، موقعًا المزيد من الشهداء والجرحى، ومسببًا دمارًا كبيرًا في الممتلكات. في هذا السياق، استهدفت غارة إسرائيلية معادية عسكريًّا في الجيش على طريق كفررمان - النبطية ما أدى… pic.twitter.com/07U6EWtfEc — الجيش اللبناني (@LebarmyOfficial) June 20, 2026

Fighting reported in Tehran, Tehran, Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 35.75, 51.5148 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 2; average tone: -7.3015873015873. Source article: https://eaworldview.com/2026/06/us-israel-wars-day-114-a-tentative-israel-hezbollah-ceasefire/

Hezbollah says it repelled Israeli advance in southern Lebanon Hezbollah says it repelled Israeli advance in southern Lebanon Hezbollah said its fighters repelled an Israeli armoured and infantry force attempting to advance near the Ali al-Tahir Heights in southern Lebanon, claiming the troops were drawn into a "killing zone" during clashes on Friday. According to media reports, fighters engaged the force after it entered the area, destroying three Merkava tanks with guided missiles and continuing the attack with rocket and artillery fire. The reports said Hezbollah also detonated explosive devices against advancing Israeli armour, setting one tank on fire. The group claimed Israeli forces had been attempting to advance on the area for six consecutive days. Hezbollah further said it targeted a second Israeli force that was trying to evacuate casualties under smoke cover, striking it with rockets and mortar shells and reporting direct hits. Israeli army Humvee patrols along the northern border with Lebanon in the Upper Galilee, 18 June 2026 (Jalaa Marey/AFP)

Doctors Without Borders warns civilians trapped under shelling in Nabatieh Doctors Without Borders warns civilians trapped under shelling in Nabatieh Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has condemned the latest shelling of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon, describing the attacks as "relentless" and "devastating". In a social media statement, the medical charity said its teams on the ground were reporting conditions that "resemble a death trap" as civilians remained exposed to ongoing bombardment. MSF said people had been "caught under heavy shelling" and called for immediate measures to protect civilians and emergency workers. "Civilians and first responders must be protected, and unhindered access for rescue teams is urgently needed," the organisation said, urging all parties to ensure humanitarian access and the safety of those responding to the attacks.

Fighting reported in Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 32, 53 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 6; average tone: -7.0110701107011. Source article: https://www.marklevinshow.com/2026/06/19/june-19th-2026/

Fighting reported in Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 32, 53 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 2; average tone: -7.0110701107011. Source article: https://www.marklevinshow.com/2026/06/19/june-19th-2026/

Fighting reported in Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 32, 53 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 10; average tone: -7.0110701107011. Source article: https://www.marklevinshow.com/2026/06/19/june-19th-2026/

UKMTO lowers Strait of Hormuz threat level to moderate UKMTO lowers Strait of Hormuz threat level to moderate The UK Maritime Trade Operations Centre (UKMTO) has lowered its threat assessment for the Strait of Hormuz to "moderate", down from the "substantial" level it warned of two days earlier. In its latest advisory, the agency said the southern route through the strategic waterway, which runs close to Oman, remains open for transit both day and night. However, UKMTO cautioned that mariners should remain vigilant. "Mariners should be advised of the existence of mines and expect naval presence as clearance operations continue," the advisory said. The agency also "strongly" recommended that vessels use the Naval Cooperation and Guidance for Shipping system, a Nato-developed mechanism designed to coordinate between military operations and commercial shipping.

Fighting reported in Tehran, Tehran, Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 35.75, 51.5148 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 1; average tone: -2.85714285714286. Source article: http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202606/20/WS6a35e3bca310986e2b460ee0.html

Fighting reported in Tehran, Tehran, Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 35.75, 51.5148 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 2; average tone: -3.71024734982332. Source article: https://ktbb.com/post/?p=1516858

A drone targeted a vehicle carrying soldiers at Sabreen market in Al-Malaha locality, resulting in the deaths of nine people and injuries to others Continued attacks on civilians in Al-Malaha and Ambro localities

Fighting reported in Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 32, 53 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 4; average tone: -7.5609756097561. Source article: https://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/World/20260619/4464577.html

Death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon reaches 3,980 — Health Ministry According to the ministry, Israel continues bombing settlements in southern Lebanon and the Beqaa Valley in the east of the country

Fighting reported in Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 32, 53 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 10; average tone: 0.65217391304348. Source article: https://xtra99.com/abc-national-news/1c58193478118ccbf25bed001e5f381b

Fighting reported in Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 32, 53 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 2; average tone: -0.643500643500644. Source article: https://www.corsicanadailysun.com/national/ap-news-summary-at-12-06-p-m-edt/article_bb8940aa-c6e1-5ed9-8122-bdcfaac697f2.html