Trump Warns Iran Against Closing Strait of Hormuz as Iran Threatens to Shut It
On June 21, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a warning to Iran against closing the Strait of Hormuz, following Iran's threat to do so amid Israel's aggression against Lebanon. The Iranian military claimed it was closing the strait in violation of a U.S.-Iran memorandum. Trump's reaction was described as losing his cool, while Iranian officials issued a formal statement.
Where Sources Diverge
The Times of India reported Trump's reaction to Iran's threat, while TASS focused on the Iranian military's statement and the context of Israel's aggression against Lebanon.
Trump lost his cool after Iran renewed its threat to shut the Strait of Hormuz.
The Khatam al-Anbiya central headquarters of the Iranian armed forces stated on June 20 that Tehran was closing the Strait of Hormuz in violation of the memorandum signed with the United States.
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The Khatam al-Anbiya central headquarters of the Iranian armed forces said on June 20 that Tehran was closing the Strait of Hormuz amid Israel’s ongoing aggression against Lebanon in violation of the memorandum, signed with the United States