Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Over Ceasefire Violations
Iran says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz again. Iran's military blamed the US for not stopping Israel from attacking Lebanon.
Iran called the closure 'the first step' in responding to the violations. The strait had briefly reopened after a ceasefire deal.
Mediators in Pakistan say talks between the US and Iran will be held on Sunday. The talks will take place in Switzerland. Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi was already travelling there.
Klear Note — The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway between Iran and Oman. About one-third of world's oil passes through it daily. Closing it disrupts global energy supplies and trade.
Key Terms 3
- Strait of Hormuz A narrow sea passage where much of the world's oil travels through
- Ceasefire An agreement to stop fighting between two or more sides
- Mediators People who help two sides in a conflict reach an agreement