Event Brief
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz despite safe-passage deal
Filed: Jun 20, 2026 at 7:04 PM ET
Summary: Tehran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, though a 60-day agreement guarantees safe passage for commercial vessels.
WHO: Tehran
WHAT: Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz despite a safe-passage provision in a 60-day peace agreement
WHEN: Jun 20, 2026 at 2:55 PM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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