CENTCOM denies Iranian claim that Strait of Hormuz has been closed
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Wednesday rejected a claim by a general in Iran's Revolutionary Guard that the Strait of Hormuz had been closed. It said shipping through the waterway was continuing under the control of Washington and its regional partners, according to RT Arabic.
Why it matters
A large share of Gulf oil exports passes through the Strait of Hormuz, so any talk of its closure can affect energy markets and regional trade. The conflicting accounts point to rising tension between Washington and Tehran over shipping security in the Gulf.
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- Iran says it submitted new proposal to US on Hormuz and nuclear talks
- Iran says it sent US a 7-day plan via Qatar to reopen Strait of Hormuz
- Iran's president says Hormuz reopening plan was coordinated with supreme leader
- US sends mixed signals on Iran's 7-day Hormuz truce proposal
- Iran awaits US response after Trump rejects Strait of Hormuz proposal
- US officials, Trump give conflicting accounts on easing Iran sanctions
- Iraqi Airways to resume Iran flights under special US exemption
- Steady oil flow through Hormuz erodes Iran's leverage, CNN analysis says
- Pezeshkian doubts value of talks with Washington, accuses US of seeking Iran's downfall
- CENTCOM denies Iranian claim that Strait of Hormuz has been closed
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