Event Brief
Iran says it will block Bab al-Mandeb Strait
Filed: Jun 01, 2026 at 8:05 PM ET
Summary: Iran renewed threats to close the Bab al-Mandeb Strait amid stalled U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks.
WHO: Iran (IRGC-affiliated Tasnim news agency)
WHAT: Iran said it will “completely block” the Strait of Hormuz and also threaten to close the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
WHEN: Jun 01, 2026 at 6:03 PM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: Iran blamed violations of the ceasefire and said it would stop negotiations after Israel’s advance into Lebanon.
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