Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after Israel and Hizbollah exchange fire

Financial Times Saturday 20 June 2026, 14:40 UTC 1 min read

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Setback for Donald Trump’s push to end war with the Islamic republic

Iran (LOCATION) Strait (LOCATION) Hormuz (LOCATION) Israel (LOCATION) Hizbollah (ORG) Donald Trump’s (PERSON) Islamic (ORG)

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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after Israel and Hizbollah exchange fire

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