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Iran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz over US naval blockade

Iran threatens to sink U.S. Naval vessels

Iran’s parliament speaker warned that the Strait of Hormuz will close again if the United States maintains its naval blockade on Iranian ports, reversing an earlier announcement of full openness tied to the Lebanon ceasefire. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf wrote on X early April 18 that the strait “will not remain open” should the blockade continue, … Weiterlesen …

Trump brokers ten-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire amid last-minute Hezbollah rocket fire

Ceasefire begins amid last-minute violence and deep skepticism

The ten-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, brokered by US President Donald Trump, took effect at midnight local time on April 16, 2026, following a final barrage of rocket fire from Hezbollah that wounded one person in northern Israel. Ceasefire begins amid last-minute violence and deep skepticism Key context The 2024 ceasefire between Israel and … Weiterlesen …