Iran again closes the Strait of Hormuz, decision after the death of 16 people in Israeli attacks on Lebanon

Tehran, June 20. Just two days after signing the peace agreement with America, Iran has once again closed the Strait of Hormuz sea route. Iran’s Joint Military Command announced on state TV that the reason for this was the Israeli attacks in Lebanon.

Iran warns of bad consequences if attacks continue

Along with this, Iran has also warned that this is only the first step. If Israel’s attacks continue in this manner, the consequences may be even worse. The statement also said that America and Israel are continuously violating the terms of the ceasefire.

On the other hand, America also has a statement regarding this. According to Fox News, US Vice President JD Vance said that there is no evidence that Iran is closing the Strait of Hormuz. He said talks with Iran were possible on Sunday.

America-Iran signed peace agreement on the night of June 17

It is noteworthy that a peace agreement was signed between America and Iran on the night of June 17. It contained conditions for opening Hormuz and stopping attacks in Lebanon. But even after the signing of the peace deal, Israel continued attacks in Lebanon.

After this, on the initiative of Trump, a ceasefire was announced between Israel and Lebanon on the night of June 19. However, just eight hours after the ceasefire was announced, the conflict between Israel and Lebanon started. According to Al Jazeera, the Israeli army attacked the Nabahita area with drones and artillery, killing at least 16 people.

Israeli PM Netanyahu said – military operations will continue in Gaza and Lebanon

Meanwhile, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel will not compromise on its security. He said that Israel will continue its military operations in Gaza and Lebanon.

Iranian plan for further steps

Iran’s Joint Military Command said that this step has been taken due to Israel’s continued attacks in Lebanon and America’s bad intentions and clear violation of its promises to end the war. The statement on state television also warned that plans were in place to take further action if the aggression continued.

credibility at risk

It is noteworthy that on February 28 this year, America and Israel had attacked Iran. After this Iran also retaliated. Iran targeted US allies across West Asia. Later he closed Hormuz, which affected the oil supply chain all over the world. At the same time, the economy of various countries was also affected. At present, a peace agreement has been reached between the two countries. But Israel has shown stubbornness and said that it will not withdraw its forces from Lebanon.

Revolutionary Guard warning

Brigadier General Ismail Kani, chief commander of the Quds Force of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), on Saturday warned Israel that it should learn a lesson from its clashes with Lebanon’s Hezbollah. He further warned that Gaza also has its own flood.

General Kani wrote on X, “Gaza also has its own UAVs. When we said that Hezbollah has ‘Mirsad’ (UAVs), you did not pay attention and you fell into the trap. Now who will answer for the death of these hundred people? He said that if you move according to the wishes of your politicians, you will get caught in this storm. Be careful.”