Iran reportedly closes Strait of Hormuz again as Vance heads to Switzerland for talks
Iran's joint military command said the closure was in response to continued Israeli military operations in Lebanon.
TL;DR
- Iran's military declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, citing Israeli actions and U.S. 'bad faith'.
- The U.S. military denied the closure, stating the strait remains open with traffic flowing.
- Vice President JD Vance is in Switzerland for negotiations with Iran on nuclear issues and a Lebanon ceasefire.
- An interim agreement was reached earlier, calling for an end to Israeli military actions and the reopening of the strait.
- President Trump suggested U.S. tolls could be imposed on the strait if the final deal isn't completed within 60 days.