US forces monitoring Strait of Hormuz to ensure it stays open

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The U.S. military denied Iranian claims that the Strait of Hormuz was closed, asserting the vital waterway remains open with U.S. forces monitoring to ensure traffic flows uninterrupted. Iran's claims were disputed amid regional tensions.

WASHINGTON, June 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. military on Saturday denied Iran's claims that it had closed the Strait of Hormuz, saying the critical waterway remained open and that U.S. forces were monitoring the situation to ensure that continued. "Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz," U.S. Central Command spokesperson Navy Captain Tim Hawkins told Reuters. "Traffic continues to flow, and U.S. forces are monitoring the situation to ensure this remains the case."