Trump Faces Ceasefire Fallout After Iran Shuts Hormuz Over Lebanon Strikes
Iran has shut down the Strait of Hormuz again, just hours after a ceasefire tied to its reopening was announced, raising immediate doubts about the deal’s stability.
The closure follows Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, which Iran says violate the agreement, while U.S. officials insist Lebanon was never part of the ceasefire.
According to the Associated Press, Iran closed the strait in response to attacks on Hezbollah targets, while CBS News reported Iranian state media described tanker traffic as “suspended.”
But the White House disputed those claims, saying reports of a full shutdown are false, leaving unclear whether shipping has actually stopped or is partially continuing.
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“This is a separate conflict,” President Donald Trump said, referring to Israel’s operations in Lebanon.
The stakes are immediate because the Strait of Hormuz carries roughly one-fifth of global oil supply, and even limited disruption can impact fuel prices and markets worldwide.
The ceasefire, brokered less than a day earlier, was already described as fragile, with Israel continuing strikes and Iran signaling it may withdraw from the agreement if conditions are not met.
Talks are expected to continue, but with conflicting claims and ongoing attacks, the agreement’s survival remains uncertain.
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