Iran says it's closing Strait of Hormuz, accusing Israel, US of violating truce
5 hours ago
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- #Middle East Conflict
- Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz citing Israeli ceasefire violations in Lebanon and US failure to implement agreement terms.
- US denies Iran controls the strait, asserts continued maritime traffic flow.
- US and Iran delegations head to Switzerland for talks, with VP JD Vance leading US side.
- Mediators aim for lasting peace deal within 60-day timeframe per initial agreement.
- Persistent Israel-Hezbollah fighting in Lebanon threatens diplomatic process, with casualties reported.
- Iran conditions resuming oil tanker traffic on full implementation of US-Iran memorandum.
- US and Qatar work on making $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds available for humanitarian purposes.
- Iran warns of 'necessary measures' if US fails to uphold obligations under agreement.