Iranian Regime Interferes in Lebanon by Linking Hormuz Shutdown to Israel’s Actions There

21/06/2026

Iranian Regime Interferes in Lebanon by Linking Hormuz Shutdown to Israel’s Actions There

TEHRAN, Jun 21: Iran has made the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz conditional on curbing Israel’s actions in Lebanon, according to a report by IRGC-affiliated Tasnim News.

Tasnim cited a source close to Tehran’s negotiating team as saying that the strategic waterway would not be reopened unless Israel is restrained in Lebanon.

“The Strait of Hormuz will not be opened without restraining Israel in Lebanon, and lifting the naval blockade is not enough to reopen this waterway,” the source was quoted as saying.

The source also reportedly said that if Israeli attacks in Lebanon continue, Tehran would not enter negotiations on other issues.

According to the report, Iran is also linking the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to the release of part of its blocked assets under a memorandum of understanding.

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important maritime routes for energy shipments, making any disruption a major concern for regional and global markets.