Iran Shuts Strait of Hormuz Hours After Trump Deal as Israel Hits Lebanon
Iran moved to shut down the Strait of Hormuz again just hours after a Trump-backed ceasefire was supposed to reopen it, escalating tensions almost immediately.
The conflict centers on Israel continuing airstrikes in Lebanon, which Iran claims violates the deal, while U.S. officials say Lebanon was never included.
According to the Associated Press and CBS News live updates, Iranian state media reported tanker traffic was suspended in response to the strikes, raising fears the ceasefire is already collapsing.
At the same time, the White House pushed back, saying reports of a full shutdown are inaccurate, creating confusion over whether ships are actually moving.
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The strait handles about 20% of global oil shipments, meaning even partial disruption could spike energy markets.
Reuters and other outlets report the ceasefire was always fragile, with Israel continuing operations against Hezbollah despite the agreement.
With both sides disputing the terms and conditions, the situation is shifting hour by hour, and global markets are watching closely.
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