Iran, US make competing claims over control of Strait of Hormuz

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Iran, US make competing claims over control of Strait of Hormuz

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Iran and the US dispute control over the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran asserting that no vessels can pass without its permission, contradicting US claims of total control. This standoff highlights ongoing tensions over this critical and strategic waterway.

Tehran says no vessel can pass through the strategic waterway without its permission, challenging Trump’s claim that the US has “total control” of the strait.

World Security Conflict Politics Energy Shipping Strait of Hormuz Iran-US dispute strategic waterway maritime control geopolitics security tensions shipping lane

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