Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon and warned of sea mine risks, AFP reported. It has issued alternative navigation routes for vessels, urging them to follow revised corridors and coordinate with Iranian forces for safety. The closure follows disputes over the scope of a temporary ceasefire deal.

Iran has issued alternative navigation routes for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, warning of the risk of sea mines in parts of the strategically key shipping route, according to AFP.

The announcement comes after Iran once again effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon, Iranian state media reported, as cited by AP. On the other side, Israel has maintained that its operations against Hezbollah fall outside the scope of the US-Iran ceasefire agreement.

US Vice President JD Vance echoed this position, stating that Washington had never said Lebanon was part of the truce deal.

“If Iran wants to let this negotiation fall apart, over Lebanon, which has nothing to do with them, and which the United States never once said was part of the ceasefire, that’s ultimately their choice," Vance said, as quoted by AFP.