US Central Command refuted Iran's assertion of control over the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing its status as an international waterway crucial for global shipping.

The US Central Command (Centcom) said “Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz”, denying Iran's “claim” that passage through the waterway is “only permitted through routes…

U.S. CENTCOM denies Iran's claim over Strait of Hormuz, says it has facilitated successful movement of ships since May.