Iran blocks Hormuz as Lebanon dispute tests US–Iran ceasefire

Iran reportedly closed the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for Israeli strikes on Lebanon, saying safe passage would be allowed with coordination, while the two‑week ceasefire brokered with the US remains disputed over whether Lebanon is included. Washington says Lebanon isn’t part of the deal, even as Tehran and Pakistan argue it is, fueling diplomatic confusion as Israel intensifies strikes in Lebanon. Macron urged Lebanon’s inclusion for a credible ceasefire, and Trump’s rhetoric toward NATO adds a further layer of tension amid talks about reopening Hormuz and potential tolls.