Iran says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz again : NPR

Key Points:

• Iran announced it has reinstated control over the Strait of Hormuz, reversing its earlier decision to reopen the waterway, and demands the U.S. lift its blockade of Iranian ports before reopening the strait.
• President Trump warned that the U.S. blockade will remain and hinted at resuming attacks on Iran if no deal is reached before the ceasefire expires next week, while also expressing hope for a deal.
• A tanker near the Strait of Hormuz was reportedly attacked by two Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps gunboats, with no injuries reported, raising concerns over the security of this critical oil transit route.
• French President Emmanuel Macron accused Hezbollah of killing a French UN peacekeeper in Lebanon during a ceasefire, demanding Lebanese authorities hold the perpetrators accountable; Hezbollah denied involvement.
• Despite warnings from Hezbollah, Lebanese officials, and the Israeli military, thousands of displaced Lebanese began returning home after the ceasefire with Israel took effect, amid ongoing tensions and destruction in southern Lebanon.