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Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz again

June 20th, 2026

Sally Shakkour

ALBAWABA - Iran announced Saturday the closure of the Strait of Hormuz again, according to Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters. Iranian Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters said the Strait of Hormuz was closed ...

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June 20th, 2026 - 01:35 GMT

Sally Shakkour

Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz again

ALBAWABA - Iran announced Saturday the closure of the Strait of Hormuz again, according to Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters. Iranian Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters said the Strait of Hormuz was closed in response to Israel's ongoing violations of the ceasefire in southern Lebanon. عاجل | مقر خاتم الأنبياء الإيراني: مضيق هرمز أغلق أيضا ردا على الانتهاكات الإسرائيلية المستمرة لوقف إطلاق النار في جنوب #لبنان — الجزيرة - عاجل (@AJABreaking) June 20 ...

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