local | crime | WBTW News13 | June 20, 2026 2:30 PM
Iran says it's closing Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli strikes on Lebanon
Iran’s top joint military command said on Saturday morning that it will close the Strait of Hormuz, a major oil trading corridor, due to ongoing Israeli strikes in Lebanon during a ceasefire agreement. Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said the attacks violated the ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran. Israel targeted Iran-backed Lebanese militia Hezbollah [...]
By Jason Griffith for PeeDeeWire
WBTW News13 reports that Iran’s top joint military command said on Saturday morning that it will close the Strait of Hormuz, a major oil trading corridor, due to ongoing Israeli strikes in Lebanon during a ceasefire agreement.
Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said the attacks violated the ceasefire agreement between the U.S.
Israel targeted Iran-backed Lebanese militia Hezbollah [...]