Iran says Strait of Hormuz is closed again as Israel bombards Lebanon

Iran claimed it has closed the Strait of Hormuz amid intensified Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon. The Israeli Defence Forces reported hitting 100 targets in a minute, escalating regional tensions. U.S. officials stated they are monitoring the situation closely, emphasizing the need for quick reopening of the strait amid a fragile ceasefire agreed less than 24 hours earlier.

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