Conflict● ElevatedAug 13 · Aug 13, 2026, 2:59 PM
Iran says Strait of Hormuz under its control, rejects Trump claims
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Al Jazeera [en]
Iran asserts full control over the Strait of Hormuz, challenging US claims of dominance in the strategic waterway.
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