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
- DevelopingCENTCOM: 55 commercial ships transit Strait of Hormuz, traffic increases
- ConfirmedTrump declares Iran 'finished' as 200 oil tankers cross Strait of Hormuz
- StrongUS official says shipping continues transiting Strait of Hormuz
- DevelopingCENTCOM says Iran does not control Strait of Hormuz; shipping continues as normal
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