Lebanese turtle conservationist Mona Khalil killed by Israeli strike
Mona Khalil, who had refused to leave the beach she had spent years protecting, died from her injuries after the Israeli strike.
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Lebanese turtle conservationist Mona Khalil killed by Israeli strike
Mona Khalil, who had refused to leave the beach she had spent years protecting, died after several days in hospital, an environmental group said.
US forces monitoring Strait of Hormuz to ensure it stays open
US forces monitoring Strait of Hormuz to ensure it stays open The US military on Saturday denied Iran's claims that it had closed the Strait of Hormuz, saying the critical waterway remained open and that US forces were monitoring the situation to ensure that it continued. "Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz," US Central Command spokesperson Navy Captain Tim Hawkins told Reuters. "Traffic continues to flow, and US forces are monitoring the situation to ensure this remains the case.
Iranian delegation to travel to Switzerland over ceasefire violations: FM Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei
Tehran [Iran], June 20 (ANI): Shortly after Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said that an Iranian delegation will travel to Switzerland, demanding adherence to the terms of the digitally signed MoU with the US. This comes after Israeli strikes continued in Lebanon, despite the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran.
Israel says Lebanon strikes in retaliation for "repeated and ongoing violations of ceasefire" by Hezbollah
Beirut [Lebanon], June 20 (ANI): The Israeli Defence Forces on Saturday said that the fresh strikes in Lebanon were made in retaliation to Hezbollah's 'repeated and ongoing violations of the ceasefire,' while maintaining that it remains committed to protecting its civilians and forces.
Iran closes Hormuz Strait due to U.S., Israeli "violations" of peace MoU, Israel orders military to cease fire in Lebanon -- media
TEHRAN/JERUSALEM, June 20 (Xinhua) -- Iran's main military command Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters announced Saturday the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing U. S. "breach" of the newly-signed peace memorandum of understanding (MoU) and Israel's ceasefire "violations" in southern Lebanon, Iran's semi-official Mehr news agency reported.
BBC sees destroyed villages in Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon
Travelling with a humanitarian convoy, BBC's Hugo Bachega has been given rare access to a part of Lebanon under Israeli occupation.
BBC reports from Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon
Travelling with a humanitarian convoy, the BBC's Hugo Bachega has been given rare access to a part of southern Lebanon that is under Israeli occupation.
Netanyahu, Katz order forces to cease southern Lebanon attacks
Netanyahu, Katz order forces to cease southern Lebanon attacks Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz have ordered the Israeli army to cease attacks on southern Lebanon, Channel 12 reported. Israel will not withdraw from the occupied areas, the report said, adding that the decision was made in coordination with the US. Israeli attacks since 2 March 2 have killed at least 4,057 people and wounded 12,121, mostly in southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese health ministry.
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over Israeli strikes in Lebanon, calling it " enemy's breach of promise"
Tehran [Iran], June 20 (ANI): As the Israeli strikes in Lebanon continue despite the ceasefire agreement between Washington and Tehran, Iran on Saturday announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. According to Fars news agency, Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters made the move, citing the lack of implementation of the first clause of the digitally signed Memorandum of Understanding.
Iran recloses Strait of Hormuz after Israeli attacks on Lebanon
Iran recloses Strait of Hormuz after Israeli attacks on Lebanon Iran announced that it had once again closed the Strait of Hormuz over Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon, according to a military command statement carried by state media. “It is hereby announced that the Strait of Hormuz will be closed to vessel traffic,” the Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters said in remarks carried by Iran’s Mehr state news agency. “It is noted that this first step is a response to the enemy's breach of promise, and if the aggression continues, further steps will be planned and taken to force the enemy to comply with its obligations.
Hezbollah says Israel bears 'full responsibility' for truce violations
Hezbollah says Israel bears 'full responsibility' for truce violations Hezbollah has accused Israel of bearing "full responsibility" for the violations of their ceasefire agreement with Lebanon, AFP reports. This comes as the Lebanese health ministry said that Israel has killed over 4,000 people since attacks began on 2 March.
US Centcom says 55 vessels passed through Hormuz today
US Centcom says 55 vessels passed through Hormuz today US Central Command announced on Saturday that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz “remained intact today”, with 55 merchant ships carrying cargo and oil to global markets transiting through. “Commercial ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz increased [on] June 20 as US forces continued operating in the general area to support freedom of navigation,” Centcom said in a statement on X. This comes after Iran announced that the strait would be closed due to Israel’s attacks on Lebanon violating their truce with the US.
Iran re-closes Strait of Hormuz after Israeli attacks on Lebanon
Iran re-closes Strait of Hormuz after Israeli attacks on Lebanon Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 06/20/2026 - 15:14 Tehran warns of 'further steps being taken', as Israel launches wave of strikes across southern Lebanon In this picture obtained from Iran's Isna news agency on 18 June 2026, vessels are seen anchored in Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz (AFP/Isna news agency) Off Iran announced that it had once again closed the Strait of Hormuz over Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon , according to a military command statement carried by state media. “It is hereby announced that the Strait of Hormuz will be closed to vessel traffic,” the Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters said in remarks carried by Iran’s Mehr state news agency. “It is noted that this first step is a response to the enemy's breach of promise, and if the aggression continues, further steps will be planned and taken to force the enemy to comply with its obligations.
Lebanon’s death toll surpasses 4,000 after 83 killed on Friday
Lebanon’s death toll surpasses 4,000 after 83 killed on Friday Lebanon's health ministry said on Saturday that Israeli attacks since 2 March have killed more than 4,000 people, including 135 health and emergency workers, and wounded 12,121 others. The latest figures came after the final death toll from Israeli strikes on Friday rose to 83, with 141 wounded.
IRGC Warns Vessels Not to Approach Hormuz Strait
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Strait of Hormuz is closed and vessels should not approach it, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy said.
IRGC warns vessels not to approach Strait of Hormuz
IRGC warns vessels not to approach Strait of Hormuz Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) released a statement on Saturday announcing that the Strait of Hormuz would be closed and warning vessels not to approach or risk their security being compromised. The IRGC Navy cited Israel's actions in Lebanon, which it said violated ceasefire commitments, as the reason for the closure.
Photo Flash | Iran says closed Hormuz Strait due to U.S., Israeli "violations" of peace MoU -- Iran's Mehr news agency
(260620) -- TEHRAN, June 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo provided by Ministry of Information in Oman on June 20, 2026 shows a view of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's main military command Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters announced Saturday the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing U. S.
Vance denies Iran is closing Strait of Hormuz
Vance denies Iran is closing Strait of Hormuz US Vice President JD Vance rejected claims that Iran had closed the Strait of Hormuz during an interview with Fox News on Saturday. His comments came after Iran's top military command said the strategic waterway had been closed to vessel traffic following what it described as Israel's violation of the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon.
Iran closes Hormuz over Lebanon ceasefire violations
Iran closes Hormuz over Lebanon ceasefire violations Iran’s top joint military command said on Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz would be closed to vessel traffic again, citing Israel’s attacks on southern Lebanon as a violation of Iran’s agreement with the US. “It is hereby announced that the Strait of Hormuz will be closed to vessel traffic; it is noted that this first step is a response to the enemy’s breach of promise, and if the aggression continues, further steps will be planned and taken to force the enemy to comply with its obligations,” the Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters said in a statement carried by Iran’s Mehr News Agency.
