Iran Threatens Hormuz Closure, Halts U.S. Messages

Dubai-Iran has stopped exchanging messages with the United States through mediators and may move to fully block the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Tasnim news agency reported on Monday, citing escalating Israeli military operations in Lebanon.

Tasnim said Iran and its regional allies were considering activating additional fronts, including the Bab El-Mandeb Strait, to pressure Israel and its supporters.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said any violation of the ceasefire in Lebanon would have consequences, holding the United States and Israel responsible.

The report said Tehran would not resume talks until Israeli military operations in Gaza and Lebanon cease and Israeli forces withdraw from occupied areas in Lebanon.