Iran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz over Israeli attacks in Lebanon (opens original article in a new tab)

Iran claims to have closed the Strait of Hormuz due to Israeli attacks in Lebanon, but the US denies the closure and states that traffic is still flowing. US Vice-President JD Vance is heading to Switzerland for talks with Iran on nuclear and Lebanon ceasefire issues.

• Iran claims to have closed the Strait of Hormuz over Israeli attacks in Lebanon
• US military disputes Iran's claim, stating traffic continues to flow through the strait
• US Vice-President JD Vance is traveling to Switzerland for direct US-Iran talks on nuclear and Lebanon ceasefire issues