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US says Iran does not control Strait of Hormuz shipping routes

The US Central Command has rejected Irans assertion that it controls transit through the Strait of Hormuz, saying the strategic waterway remains an international trade corridor.reports Asian Lite News Desk The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Friday rejected Irans claim that vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz are required to use routes designated solely by Tehran, stating that Iran does not control the strategic waterway. In a statement posted on X, CENTCOM said US forces had facilitated the safe passage of hundreds of commercial vessels and large volumes of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz since early May.

10 Jul 2026 10:53 am