According to reports circulating in Israeli media, Iran has reiterated its official closure of the Strait of Hormuz, while the United States continues to assert that the strategic waterway remains open to all vessels. The conflicting statements come minutes after the US military declared the strait open.
Israeli media reports indicate that Iranian statements continue to claim the Strait of Hormuz is officially closed, directly contradicting the United States' position. The report, circulated minutes after the US military declared at 15:20 Jerusalem that the strait is open to all vessels seeking lawful passage, underscores the persistent information war over the strategic waterway.
As The Zioneer reported earlier Sunday, Iran announced the closure of the strait early Sunday morning and claimed it struck a vessel using an unauthorized route. The United States has repeatedly denied the blockade, with the Pentagon reaffirming freedom of navigation earlier today. The conflicting claims have been a feature of the ongoing maritime standoff since the IRGC formally declared a blockade last week.
No independent verification of either side's claims is available.
4 developments
- DevelopingCENTCOM says Iran does not control Strait of Hormuz; shipping continues as normal
- StrongCENTCOM: Commercial shipping continues transiting the Strait of Hormuz overnight
- DevelopingCENTCOM working to increase Strait of Hormuz traffic volume in coming days
- StrongUS official says shipping continues transiting Strait of Hormuz
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