Following Israeli military strikes in Lebanon, Iran on Saturday closed the Strait of Hormuz again to maritime traffic, citing the U.S. has failed to prevent ceasefire violations.
In this regard, the Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters of Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, in response to the breach of the Islamabad memorandum of understanding following Israeli strikes against Lebanon.
The headquarters emphasized that “this is the first step of response to the enemy’s breach of trust”, warning that if the aggression continues, further measures will be planned and taken to compel the enemy to adhere to its commitments.
The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between Iran and the United States was signed in the first minutes of June 18, 2026, by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and US President Donald Trump through a simultaneous digital process without an in-person ceremony.
Iranian officials described the document as a political framework designed to end the imposed US-Israeli war of aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran and create a pathway toward a comprehensive final agreement. The memorandum was finalized after weeks of negotiations and signed in both Persian and English.
If violations continue, the statement warned, further action is possible. We confirm that this is the first step in response to the enemy’s breach of its commitments.” “In the event of continued aggressions, further steps will be planned and implemented to compel the enemy to abide by and implement its obligations.”
The re-closure of the Strait of Hormuz comes less than 48 hours after its opening, after a memorandum of understanding was signed by Iran and the US.
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