Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing US breaches of agreements and ongoing Israeli strikes in Lebanon. The move follows a brief reopening after a US-Iran memorandum was signed.
There are fears continued clashes between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, could prevent a final deal to end the war between the US and Iran.
DW spoke about the current situation with Fawaz Gerges, a professor of Middle Eastern Politics and International Relations at the London School of Economics.