Iran keeps Hormuz closed as Lebanon’s inclusion in ceasefire is disputed

Iran says the Strait of Hormuz remains closed in response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon, despite a two-week conditional ceasefire with the US that was supposed to reopen it temporarily; Tehran warned ships must obtain permission and could be targeted, while the US says Lebanon was not included in the deal, creating a dispute over the ceasefire’s scope. Macron urged Lebanon’s inclusion for credibility, and Iran’s lawmakers criticized the agreement as violated, underscoring a fragile regional crisis.