US Central Command says shipping continues through Strait of Hormuz
US Central Command has confirmed that maritime traffic is ongoing in the Strait of Hormuz, despite claims of a closure and Iranian control.
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AIUS Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed on Thursday that maritime traffic continues to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, following reports alleging the strait’s closure and full Iranian control.
CENTCOM stated that commercial goods and energy supplies, including 20 million barrels of crude oil, are currently moving through the strait. The United States and its regional partners, it added, maintain clear control over the Strait of Hormuz.