Iran has taken measures to close the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime passage for global oil shipments, in response to the ongoing presence of United States military forces in the region and Israel's military involvement in southern Lebanon. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has publicly accused the United States of breaching a memorandum of understanding, which they claim has prompted this latest action. The closure of the strait underscores the heightened tensions in the area and reflects Iran's stance on foreign military presence near its borders.
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