Conflict● ElevatedAug 13 · Aug 13, 2026, 1:50 PM
Iran's military rejects Trump's claims of US control over Strait of Hormuz as 'lies'
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from EuroNews [en]
Iran has kept control of Hormuz, a vital energy conduit, since the outbreak of the war on 28 February, requiring vessels to obtain permission and pay transit fees before using the waterway.
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