Iran's military rejects Trump's claims of US control over Strait of Hormuz as 'lies'

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Iran's military denied claims by former US President Trump that the US controls the Strait of Hormuz. Iran insists it maintains control over this strategic energy transit corridor and requires permission and fees for vessel passage.

Iran has kept control of Hormuz, a vital energy conduit, since the outbreak of the war on 28 February, requiring vessels to obtain permission and pay transit fees before using the waterway.

World Security Politics Commodities Energy Shipping Iran military Strait of Hormuz energy transit US-Iran relations maritime control

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