UMVA has learned that Iran is again threatening to shut the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the United States of breaching a newly signed memorandum of understanding.
In the early hours of Saturday, the sky over southern Lebanon erupted as Hezbollah unleashed a barrage of rockets, while Israeli jets responded with precision strikes that left more than a dozen casualties on the ground.
Tehran claims Israel’s refusal to pull its forces out of Lebanon violates the agreement, escalating tensions that could choke one of the world’s most vital oil passages.
Just hours earlier, Hezbollah and Israel had announced a renewed ceasefire after a deadly exchange that saw four Israeli soldiers fall to Hezbollah fire and dozens of Lebanese civilians killed by Israeli retaliation.
Sources have confirmed to UMVA that Iran is now imposing fresh restrictions on commercial vessels navigating the strait, warning of possible closures if the memorandum is not honored.
The fragile calm hangs by a thread, as regional actors weigh the cost of further bloodshed against the economic shock of a blocked waterway.
