SECURITYJun 20 · 18:15 UTCNBC NEWS

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations, state media reports

Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz citing ceasefire violations linked to Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, according to state media. U.S. Central Command reported that 55 merchant ships transited the strait on Saturday.

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