Iran says Strait of Hormuz is under its control, Fars news reports

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Iran says Strait of Hormuz is under its control, Fars news reports

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Iran's Basij paramilitary head Hossein Taeb asserted control and management over the Strait of Hormuz amidst ongoing regional tensions. This statement counters claims by U.S. President Trump about American control over the strategic shipping lane.

DUBAI, Aug 13 (Reuters) - The Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management", the head of Iran's Basij paramilitary unit, Hossein Taeb, said on Thursday, according to the semi-official Fars news agency. The remarks came a day after U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform that the U.S. had "total control" of the strategic waterway.

World Security Conflict Politics Commodities Energy Shipping Iran Strait of Hormuz Hossein Taeb Basij paramilitary U.S. claims strategic waterway

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