The US Central Command also denied claims by Iranian state media that commercial vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is currently limited to a route approved by Tehran

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.