Strait of Hormuz won't reopen 'until Lebanon ceasefire holds and oil waivers issued' Strait of Hormuz won't reopen 'until Lebanon ceasefire holds and oil waivers issued' Iran's Tasnim news agency, citing a source close to Tehran's negotiating team, reported on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz would not be reopened as long as a ceasefire in Lebanon was not respected. The source said the waterway would also remain closed until waivers allowing the sale of Iranian oil were issued. Iran announced that it had once again closed the strait a day earlier over Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon. 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.
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Fleeing war in Syria | Two Syrian civilians ki*lled in Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon #SOHR https://t.co/8DYFTdDxEx
Assault reported in Kharg Island, Bushehr, Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 29.2458, 50.3158 GDELT CAMEO event code 18 (Assault); mentions: 8; average tone: -4.8605577689243. Source article: https://www.kyivpost.com/opinion/78613
Fighting reported in Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 32, 53 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 10; average tone: -8.82352941176466. Source article: https://www.israelnationalnews.com/flashes/688171
Assault reported in Kharg Island, Bushehr, Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 29.2458, 50.3158 GDELT CAMEO event code 18 (Assault); mentions: 2; average tone: -4.8605577689243. Source article: https://www.kyivpost.com/opinion/78613
Fighting reported in Sayeh, Yazd, Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 30.2329, 54.2869 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 5; average tone: -5.33536585365854. Source article: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/4617280/iran-leadership-war-battered-transformed/
Fighting reported in Sayeh, Yazd, Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 30.2329, 54.2869 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 5; average tone: -5.33536585365854. Source article: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/4617280/iran-leadership-war-battered-transformed/
Fighting reported in Basij, Fars, Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 30.608, 53.1874 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 5; average tone: -5.33536585365854. Source article: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/4617280/iran-leadership-war-battered-transformed/
Assault reported in Shahed, Fars, Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 28.5934, 52.2295 GDELT CAMEO event code 18 (Assault); mentions: 2; average tone: -2.5531914893617. Source article: https://www.kyivpost.com/post/78614
Fighting reported in Tehran, Tehran, Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 35.75, 51.5148 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 10; average tone: -2.80373831775701. Source article: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/06/21/nation/trump-presidency-live-updates/
The return of 30 million cubic meters of the country's gas capacity of 230 million cubic meters Deputy Minister of Oil: 🔹 30 million cubic meters of the country's gas capacity of 230 million cubic meters returned to the production circuit after the recent attacks of the Zionist-American enemy. At the same time, long-term plans for the complete reconstruction of the facilities and the restoration of the remaining gas production capacity are being pursued rapidly. @TasnimNews
Strait of Hormuz remains closed to shipping — news agency According to Fars, the naval forces of the IRGC are not issuing permits for ships to pass "until further notice"
Fighting reported in Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 32, 53 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 2; average tone: -3.58974358974359. Source article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/morning-update-567
Fighting reported in Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 32, 53 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 2; average tone: -3.58974358974359. Source article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/morning-update-567
Fighting reported in Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 32, 53 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 2; average tone: -3.58974358974359. Source article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/morning-update-567
Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz became zero The examination of marine navigation data shows that since yesterday, with the announcement of the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by the Khatam al-Anbia base, no traffic has been carried out through this strategic waterway, and contrary to the claim of the American terrorist army, the Strait of Hormuz is blocked by Iran's will. Also, Tasnim reporter's follow-ups indicate that no vessel has been allowed to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz since yesterday. @TasnimNews
Iran Space Research Institute Buildings were damaged, but the satellites are active in orbit This is Iran's Space Research Institute; A scientific center that was damaged in the recent US and Israeli attacks. Some of the buildings and laboratories of this complex were destroyed and signs of the attack can still be seen in the research institute. However, the narrative here is not only the narrative of destruction; Behind these damaged walls, scientific and specialized efforts have been going on for years, and a part of the path of designing, testing and developing Iranian satellites has been formed in this complex. Iran's Space Research Institute has played an important role in the development of peaceful space technologies in the past years; From remote sensing and telecommunications to providing laboratory services to knowledge-based companies active in the space industry. The center whose mission has been to develop space knowledge and applications for different industries and sectors of the country. Today, although this collection bears the scars of an attack, the country's space activities have not stopped. Iranian satellites are still active in orbit and the process of rebuilding and reviving the laboratories has begun. @TasnimNews
The Zionists acknowledge the death of 36 of their soldiers in southern Lebanon The Zionist newspaper Ha'aretz reported that since the beginning of the conflict with Hezbollah since March 2, 36 officers and soldiers of this regime's army have been killed in southern Lebanon. It should be mentioned that these soldiers were killed from March 2 until a few days ago and before the start of the ceasefire. @TasnimNews
The death of another terrorist of the Israeli regime in southern Lebanon The occupying army of the Zionist regime published the picture of "Liaw Kababia" from the 52nd battalion, who was killed in the clashes in southern Lebanon. This Zionist soldier along with a Zionist officer named "Ghadalia bin Samhoun" and another soldier were killed by Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon. @TasnimNews
7 martyrs in yesterday's attack by the occupying regime on al-Baqaa and southern Lebanon Lebanon's Ministry of Health announced that seven people were killed and several others were injured in yesterday's airstrikes by the Zionist regime on "Sahmar" in western Bekaa and "Al-Rashidiya" in southern Lebanon. @TasnimNews
Israeli attacks kill at least seven in Lebanon's Western Bekaa and Tyre Israeli attacks kill at least seven in Lebanon's Western Bekaa and Tyre At least seven people were killed in separate Israeli attacks in Lebanon's Western Bekaa and Tyre areas, according to reports carried by Lebanon's National News Agency. The agency, citing the Lebanese health ministry, said five people were killed in a raid on the town of Sohmor in Western Bekaa, including a child, a woman and two elderly people. In a separate incident, two Palestinian nationals were killed in the Rashidieh area of the Tyre district in southern Lebanon, according to the agency. The reported attacks come amid continuing violence in southern Lebanon despite ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at preserving the ceasefire and reducing tensions along the border. First responders evacuate a body from the site of an Israeli airstrike in the southern Lebanese village of Qennarit, 20 June 2026 (AFP)
The Zionist army's acknowledgment of the death of another soldier The occupying army of the Zionist regime acknowledged the death of 1st sergeant "Noye Habshush" in the clashes in southern Lebanon. @TasnimNews
The death of 6 Zionist soldiers in southern Lebanon The Zionist Army Radio reported that 6 soldiers of the Israeli army have been killed and 20 others have been injured in the clashes between the Israeli soldiers and Hezbollah fighters since Thursday. It is stated in this report that some of the dead were officers. @TasnimNews
Lebanon conservation pioneer dies from injuries after Israeli strike Lebanon conservation pioneer dies from injuries after Israeli strike Tributes have been paid to Lebanese marine ecologist Mona Khalil, who died on Friday from injuries sustained in an Israeli strike on her home in the southern village of al-Mansouri. Khalil was widely known for leading efforts to protect one of Lebanon's most important nesting sites for endangered sea turtles and for her environmental work along the country's coastline. The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon described Khalil as "one of Lebanon's most dedicated environmental defenders and a tireless champion of sea turtle conservation". Environmental group Green Southerners said her conservation programme at the Orange House "inspired generations of Lebanese to value and protect their natural heritage and coastal ecosystems". Speaking to AFP, Julien Jreissati of Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa said her death was a loss felt not only by her family but also "for the environmental movement in Lebanon and the region". It is with profound sadness that Green Southerners mourns the passing of Mona Khalil, a pioneering environmental defender who died from injuries sustained in an Israeli strike on her home on the Mansouri coast. pic.twitter.com/X7rnmreLEt — Green Southerners الجنوبيون الخضر (@GreenSoutherns) June 19, 2026
Israeli soldier killed and 13 wounded in Lebanon attack Israeli soldier killed and 13 wounded in Lebanon attack An Israeli soldier was killed and 13 others were wounded in an attack in southern Lebanon on Saturday, according to reports cited by The Times of Israel. The outlet said a barrage of rockets and a drone struck an Israeli military position in the Kfar Tebnit area, causing multiple casualties among troops involved in operations there. According to the report, the soldiers were taking part in an operation aimed at capturing what was described as a major underground Hezbollah facility beneath the Ali Taher Ridge. The attack came a day after four other Israeli soldiers were reported killed during operations linked to the same objective.
Fighting reported in Tehran, Tehran, Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 35.75, 51.5148 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 8; average tone: -3.84615384615385. Source article: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/epaper/delhicapital/2026/jun/21/sunet-front/iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-even-as-negotiators-head-for-us-talks/articleshow/131883104.cms
Fighting reported in Tehran, Tehran, Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 35.75, 51.5148 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 8; average tone: -3.84615384615385. Source article: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/epaper/delhicapital/2026/jun/21/sunet-front/iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-even-as-negotiators-head-for-us-talks/articleshow/131883104.cms
Iran war live: Vance heads to Switzerland; Israel kills 16 in Lebanon Talks come as Iran says it is closing the Strait of Hormuz over Israel's deadly attacks on Lebanon.
Fighting reported in Tehran, Tehran, Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 35.75, 51.5148 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 4; average tone: -0.335012135071055. Source article: https://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/World/20260621/4465241.html
Fighting reported in Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 32, 53 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 1; average tone: -7.10059171597633. Source article: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/06/israeli-strikes-kill-least-20-lebanon-hours-after-ceasefire