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Iran Blocks Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions with Israel

4/9/2026

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Iran has blocked ships from passing the Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli strikes in Lebanon.
Iran's embassy in Mumbai announced the blockade after a brief agreement to reopen the waterway.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Lebanon was not part of the cease-fire with Iran.
The White House condemned Iran's actions as unacceptable.
Israel says its operations against Hezbollah will continue as tensions rise after airstrikes in Beirut killed at least 89.

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Iran has blocked ships from passing the Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli strikes in Lebanon.
Iran's embassy in Mumbai announced the blockade after a brief agreement to reopen the waterway.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Lebanon was not part of the cease-fire with Iran.
The White House condemned Iran's actions as unacceptable.
Israel says its operations against Hezbollah will continue as tensions rise after airstrikes in Beirut killed at least 89.