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Iran halts tanker transit through Strait of Hormuz after Israeli strikes on Lebanon

Iranian state-linked media reports it has stopped oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz after Israeli strikes in Lebanon that killed dozens, citing breaches of a temporary ceasefire and warning of retaliation.

Apr 8th 2026 · Iran

Insights

  • Iran's Fars agency, linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, says tanker passage through the Strait of Hormuz has been stopped following Israeli attacks on Lebanon.
  • Earlier this morning Iran allowed two tankers to pass without problems after a two week truce had been established, but Lebanon was not included in that ceasefire.
  • The Lebanese government says Israel launched its largest attack since the war began, causing tens of deaths and hundreds of injuries.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump said strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon are separate from the temporary truce reached with Iran and therefore not covered by it.
  • Iran reports violations of the agreement, including an attack on a refinery on Lavan Island and the interception of a drone over Lar, vows a firm response, and reportedly links participation in Islamabad talks to extending the truce to Lebanon per the Wall Street Journal.

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