U.S. Central Command: The Iranian government has again claimed to have closed the Strait of Hormuz. This is incorrect. In fact, the Strait of Hormuz remains open to merchant ships. Iran does not control the strait. Thousands of ships have passed thro

2026-08-01

U.S. Central Command: The Iranian government has again claimed to have closed the Strait of Hormuz. This is incorrect. In fact, the Strait of Hormuz remains open to merchant ships. Iran does not control the strait. Thousands of ships have passed through this international waterway in the past four months.