keep its forces in Lebanon. On 19 June, Trump announced that Israel and Hezbollah have reached a truce, facilitated by the US, Qatar, and Iran. Hezbollah announced an attack on Israeli forces attempting to capture Ali al-Taher, near Nabatieh. Israel continued strikes in southern Lebanon. On 20 June, Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli actions as a violation of its agreement with the US, a claim the US military denied.

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