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Iran Plans to Close Strait of Hormuz Amid Israeli Attacks in Lebanon

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Iran's military leadership announced plans to close the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping route, following Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon that they claim violate a ceasefire agreement. The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters cited these strikes as a direct threat to regional stability and a breach of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire. This decision could significantly impact global oil markets and trade routes, raising concerns among international stakeholders about potential escalations in the region.

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