Iran rejects U.S. claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz

Strait of Hormuz Iran-US conflict maritime security oil transit naval blockade

Iran has rejected claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that the United States maintains “total control” over the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian military officials, including representatives from the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters and the Basij Organisation, asserted that the strategic waterway remains under the management and control of the Islamic Republic.

Iranian authorities stated that no commercial or oil tankers can transit the strait safely without explicit permission and supervision from Iran’s armed forces. Officials further declared that ships belonging to the United States or Israel would be denied passage. This dispute follows the onset of the conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran on February 28, which has significantly impacted maritime traffic. Data from Kpler indicates a sharp decline in transit, with only five ships passing through the strait recently, compared to approximately 140 ships daily prior to the conflict.

In a separate intelligence matter, reports indicate the CIA expressed “low confidence” in Israeli-derived intelligence regarding a purported assassination threat against President Trump during a NATO summit. Additionally, U.S. officials estimate that the Pentagon has lost at least 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones, valued at over $1.3 billion, during the ongoing war with Iran.

Entities

CIA · Donald Trump · Iran · Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters · Strait of Hormuz · United States

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[● 5 SOURCES] The United States has total control over the Strait of Hormuz. antiguatribune.com · www.theamericanconservative.com · www.sudouest.fr · www.stiripesurse.ro · www.yenisafak.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The CIA expressed low confidence in Israeli-derived intelligence regarding an assassination threat against the President. www.theamericanconservative.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Strait of Hormuz is under the management and control of the Islamic Republic. antiguatribune.com · www.sudouest.fr
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Pentagon has lost at least 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones during the Iran war. www.theamericanconservative.com
[● 6 SOURCES] No vessel can transit the Strait of Hormuz without permission from Iran. antiguatribune.com · www.theamericanconservative.com · www.sudouest.fr · www.haksozhaber.net · www.stiripesurse.ro · +1 more
[● 3 SOURCES] The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters stated that U.S. claims of normal maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz are lies. antiguatribune.com · www.theamericanconservative.com · www.stiripesurse.ro
[○ 1 SOURCE] Only five ships transited the Strait of Hormuz recently, according to data from Kpler. www.yenisafak.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Iran will not allow ships belonging to Israel or the United States to transit the Strait of Hormuz. www.haksozhaber.net