Iran has shut down the Strait of Hormuz, just three days after it reopened, citing Israel’s strikes in Lebanon amid a fragile ceasefire agreement. Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said the temporary peace deal had been violated due to the U.S. failing to rein in Israel’s attacks in the region.

Background

The Iranian operational headquarters warned that further measures have been planned to compel the enemy to abide by and carry out its obligations. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps navy said the strait is closed to all vessels.

President Trump signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday following a chaotic process. The ceasefire framework included partially reopening the critical oil trading corridor after its closure spiked energy prices and strained global fuel supplies.

Under the deal’s terms, both sides had up to 30 days to fully reopen the strait and lift the U.S. naval blockade. U.S. Central Command said passage through the strait increased as U.S. forces continued operating in the general area to support freedom of navigation.

International Implications

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz may have significant implications for global trade and energy supplies. Iran Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said that the trip to Switzerland for nuclear negotiations is about demanding that the other side fulfill its obligations.

Original reporting: WMAL (Washington DC) — read the source article.