Iran, US make competing claims over control of Strait of Hormuz
Summary
Iran and the US have made competing claims over control of the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran saying the waterway remains under its management and Washington claiming total control. Iranian military officials warned the strait will not reopen unless commitments under the interim ceasefire are met.
Key Points
- Iran’s Basij chief Hossein Taeb said the Strait of Hormuz is under the Islamic Republic’s control and management.
- Donald Trump said the United States had “total control” of the strategic waterway.
- Iran’s military command said no vessel can transit the strait without Tehran’s permission.
- Officials warned that Iran would respond more forcefully in any future conflict if tensions escalate again.
