RT News - June 21 2026 (17:00 MSK)

The Strait of Hormuz is again closed to all vessels. That's the latest declaration by Iran - who states the IDF's continued strikes on Lebanon is the reason why. The assault is a violation of Washington's deal with Tehran. Cross-border Israeli attacks kill 16 in Lebanon's south this Saturday according to local authorities. That's also despite reports of a renewed ceasefire between West Jerusalem and Hezbollah. European sanctions have opened great opportunities for co-operation between Russia and Laos. The view of the Southeast Asian nation's Prime Minister who sat down this week for an exclusive interview with RT.