Transit of oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz has been suspended following Israeli strikes in Lebanon, according to the Iranian Fars news agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Some ships have already completed initial crossings, but tensions remain high. The IRGC issued a maritime warning stating: “Attention all vessels in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman. Transit through the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. You require authorization from the IRGC before navigating the strait. Any vessel attempting to sail will be targeted and destroyed.”
According to Axios, citing White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt, Lebanon is not part of the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran.
Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to extend his ultimatum to Iran by two weeks. The suspension of strikes is conditional on Iran granting full, immediate, and secure access through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Trump’s statement. Tehran accepted the American proposal, calling it a “humiliating concession.”
Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue at high intensity, with reports of approximately 160 bombs detonating in ten minutes, including strikes on an Italian UNIFIL vehicle.
