An Israeli military strike on southern Lebanon has killed five people, according to France 24, occurring just hours after a ceasefire agreement was announced in the region. Iran responded to the escalation by claiming the Hormuz Strait, one of the world's most critical shipping channels, has been closed due to Israeli attacks. The incident threatens to undermine the ceasefire and raises tensions over a vital chokepoint for global energy supplies.

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