WS #10296
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again, citing ceasefire violations; Tasnim says it will remain closed unless Israel withdraws from Lebanon; Brent up 4.7% in 24h; Trump proposes tolls if no deal. Zelenskyy confirms new 3,000km-range drones struck Tyumen oil refinery; largest drone assault on Moscow in two years. Netanyahu orders IDF to halt operations in Lebanon, potentially de-escalating the crisis that triggered the Hormuz closure. France says it will not support lifting UN sanctions on Iran without a satisfactory nuclear agreement, adding diplomatic pressure.
Strait of Hormuz Closure Escalation
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again, citing ceasefire violations; Tasnim says it will remain closed unless Israel withdraws from Lebanon; Brent up 4.7% in 24h; Trump proposes tolls if no deal.
Zelenskyy confirms new 3,000km-range drones struck Tyumen oil refinery; largest drone assault on Moscow in two years.
Netanyahu orders IDF to halt operations in Lebanon, potentially de-escalating the crisis that triggered the Hormuz closure.
France says it will not support lifting UN sanctions on Iran without a satisfactory nuclear agreement, adding diplomatic pressure.