The US military published a statement directly refuting Iranian assertions that Tehran controls the Strait of Hormuz, reporting that over 800 commercial vessels carrying some 380 million barrels of oil have transited the waterway. The statement comes as the US Navy continues to escort shipping through the strategic strait.
The US military released a statement Friday morning directly rebutting Iranian claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that 800 commercial vessels carrying 380 million barrels of oil have crossed since May. The announcement follows a similar CENTCOM report earlier today, which the Zioneer covered, and comes amid an ongoing dispute over the waterway's status. The statement reinforces the US position that the strait remains open to international shipping, despite Tehran's declared blockade.
3 developments
- DevelopingUS military denies Iranian claims of control over Strait of Hormuz, says shipping lane open
- DevelopingCENTCOM: 55 commercial ships transit Strait of Hormuz, traffic increases
- DevelopingIranian military says Strait of Hormuz closed, dozens of ships turned away
- ConfirmedTrump declares Iran 'finished' as 200 oil tankers cross Strait of Hormuz
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