Conflict● ElevatedAug 13 · Aug 13, 2026, 2:15 PM
Iran dismisses US claims of full control over Strait of Hormuz as baseless lies
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from aa.com.tr · Turkey
Iran has rejected US claims regarding full control over the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying geopolitical tensions and disagreements over the strategic waterway.
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