#Transport

Iran Says Hormuz Has Been Closed But Sends Team For Swiss Talks

Iran announced on Jun 20, 2026 that it has closed the Strait of Hormuz for shipping transit, citing what it called a violation of the ceasefire by Israel in response to continued attacks in southern Lebanon. Despite the closure declaration, Iran dispatched a negotiating team to Switzerland for prospective peace talks with the US, with Vice President JD Vance expected to travel there in the coming days.