Iran sparks chaos in Middle East by closing Strait of Hormuz after Israeli strikes on Hezbollah
The Iranian military said it was shutting the vital shipping channel because Israeli strikes - which killed 16 people on Saturday - had violated the US-Iran peace deal.

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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Jun 21, 2026, 12:34 AM UTC
- Coverage area: World
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