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CENTCOM: Strait of Hormuz open, Iran does not control it

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CENTCOM: Strait of Hormuz open, Iran does not control it

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TL;DR

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that the Strait of Hormuz remains open and that Iran has no control over the strategic waterway, according to a report.

01 · THE DISPATCH

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has stated that the Strait of Hormuz remains open and that Iran does not control the strategic waterway, according to a report circulating on Telegram. The statement, attributed to CENTCOM, asserts that maritime traffic is proceeding normally. The Zioneer has previously reported on CENTCOM's position regarding the Strait of Hormuz, including a similar statement on June 20, 2026, in which CENTCOM stated that Iran does not control the strait. The current statement comes amid a broader context of tensions over the waterway, which has been the subject of conflicting claims by Iran and the United States. The report is based on a single source and has not been independently confirmed.

02 · How it developed

4 developments

  1. Latest

    CENTCOM issued an official statement regarding freedom of navigation.

  2. CENTCOM officially states the Strait of Hormuz remains open.

  3. Iran reiterates official closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

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03 · Source and signal

Source and signal

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