Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Transit Subject to Its Rules
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After a night of reports of explosions in Iran, the US Central Command has finally reacted – but it is about something else in the war with Iran. The US Central Command has refuted an Iranian claim over the Strait of Hormuz. The waterway was called Iran's "golden weapon" by an Iranian source, who said it was the country's best leverage over the global economy - and therefore against the US. Iran has reportedly threatened to close the waterway ag…
Iran says Strait of Hormuz transit subject to its rules
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz would be governed solely by rules set by Iran, an IRGC commander said, acknowledging that the force prevented three foreign tankers from using a US-backed route to sail through the critical waterway.
US Rebutes Iran's Claim of Having Control on Strait of Hormuz
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The US Central Command on Friday rebutted claims by Iran that transit through the Strait of Hormuz is restricted to routes designated solely by Tehran. The CENTCOM said that the US has facilitated the transit of over 800 commercial vessels and 380 million barrels of crude oil, quashing Iran's claims. World News | US Rebutes Iran's Claim of Having Control on Strait of Hormuz.
US rebutes Irans claim of having control on Strait of Hormuz - The Tribune
The US Central Command on Friday rebutted claims by Iran that transit through the Strait of Hormuz is restricted to routes designated solely by Tehran. The CENTCOM said that the US has facilitated the transit of over 800 commercial vessels and 380 million barrels of crude oil, quashing Iran's claims.
Amid rising tensions in the strategic Middle Eastern maritime passage
"Iranian state media claim that transit through the Strait of Ormuz is only permitted through routes designated by Iran," CENTCOM said.
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