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Iran Threatens to Close Strait of Hormuz After US Attacks, Escalates Tensions
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First reported by Ynet · Jul 8, 2026
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Iran declared its memorandum of understanding with the US "dead" and threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz if attacked again, escalating tensions. President Trump responded with threats of renewed strikes. Israeli leaders canceled events to discuss security amid the rising crisis.
- 01Iran declares US-Iran memorandum of understanding "dead" amid rising tensions.
- 02Iran threatens to fully close the Strait of Hormuz if the US attacks again.
- 03Iran vows to double the scale of retaliatory strikes against enemy targets.
- 04President Trump warns of possible renewed US strikes and highlights unique nuclear capabilities.
- 05Israel’s Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz cancel events for urgent security talks.
- 06Iran rejects alternative shipping routes outside Islamabad agreement framework.
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