In refutation of American propaganda… Iran affirms its forces’ continued control over navigation traffic in Hormuz

Iran’s “Fars” news agency confirmed on Wednesday that maritime navigation traffic in the strategic Strait of Hormuz is under the continuous control and supervision of the Iranian armed forces, affirming that the passage of ships in the waterway is by Tehran’s decision, in response to US President Donald Trump’s claims that the strait is under American control.

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The agency quoted an official Iranian source as saying that dozens of commercial ships, oil tankers, and cargo ships are currently waiting on both sides of the strait to obtain official permission to cross from the Iranian authorities and naval forces present in the area.

According to the agency, field data shows the continuation of direct Iranian supervision over ship movement in the Strait of Hormuz, in response to what the agency described as propaganda issued by the US administration regarding control over the strait.

These developments come amid escalating tension over navigation traffic in the strait, amid mutual statements between Tehran and Washington regarding which side has the ability to control traffic through this vital passage for global energy transport.