The US Central Command (CENTCOM) issued an official statement Sunday asserting that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to all vessels seeking to pass lawfully and that Iran has no control over the waterway, according to reports from Israeli media and regional channels.
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) issued an official statement on Sunday reiterating that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to lawful maritime traffic and that Iran exerts no control over the waterway. The statement follows earlier reports from the US military asserting the same position, as well as an Iranian declaration of closure earlier this week. As The Zioneer reported previously, the IRGC officially closed the strait on July 11, and the US subsequently issued an ultimatum demanding a public commitment to reopen it. The latest CENTCOM statement appears to be a direct response to Tehran's blockade, though it remains unclear whether Iran will alter its stance. No independent verification of maritime traffic through the strait has been provided.
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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