Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will be closed in response to Israel’s attacks on Lebanon. In its statement, Iran links the move to its disagreement with Israel’s actions, describing them as a breach of terms in an agreement between Tehran and the United States aimed at ending the war. Both outlets report that Iran frames its decision as retaliation for what it calls continued Israeli operations in Lebanon, rather than as an independent maritime policy change. The reporting also emphasizes that Iran attributes the escalation to a failure to comply with the conditions of the US-related agreement. While the outlets focus on Iran’s position and stated rationale, neither source provides independent confirmation of the closure’s immediate enforcement details, timing, or the practical impact on maritime traffic. The statements therefore reflect Iran’s announced intent, alongside its broader complaint regarding the US-mediated agreement and the situation in Lebanon.