Event Brief
Strait of Hormuz won’t reopen until Lebanon ceasefire holds
Filed: Jun 21, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET
Summary: Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until a Lebanon ceasefire is respected and oil waivers are issued.
WHO: Iranian authorities (Tasnim news agency source close to Tehran's negotiating team)
WHAT: Said the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until a Lebanon ceasefire is respected and oil waivers are issued.
WHEN: Jun 21, 2026 at 7:36 AM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: The strait will remain closed unless a ceasefire in Lebanon is respected and waivers allowing the sale of Iranian oil are issued.
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