Iran’s semiofficial news agencies have published a chart suggesting the Revolutionary Guard placed sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz during the war. It is seen as a likely pressure tactic ahead of possible negotiations in Islamabad on Friday. Meanwhile, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres “unequivocally” condemned Israeli strikes in Lebanon that killed and injured hundreds Wednesday. Israel claims the two-week ceasefire doesn't cover its conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon, though Iran and Pakistan say it does. Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz again Wednesday in response to Israeli attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
