CENTCOM Rejects Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Closure Claim, Says Maritime Traffic Continues (opens original article in a new tab)

CENTCOM denied Iran's claim of closing the Strait of Hormuz, stating maritime traffic remains active under US monitoring, while Iran's announcement of closure has raised concerns over the strategic waterway's stability.

• CENTCOM rejected Iran's claim of closing the Strait of Hormuz
• US forces monitor maritime traffic to ensure freedom of navigation
• 55 merchant vessels transited the Strait carrying 17 million barrels of oil
• Conflicting statements increase uncertainty over the strategic waterway's status