TEHRAN : Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz after allowing a limited number of vessels to pass, accusing Israel of violating a recently agreed ceasefire by launching a major attack on Lebanon, state-linked media reported.
The decision came on Wednesday, shortly after a handful of ships were permitted to transit the strategic waterway, through which a significant share of global oil supplies passes.
Iran said the move was in response to Israeli military actions in Lebanon, which it described as a breach of the ceasefire terms, according to reports by Iranian media.
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The closure of the strait underscores the fragility of the truce and raises concerns over renewed disruption to global energy markets and shipping routes.
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