Trump rejects Iran claim on Hormuz closure ...Iraq

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US President Donald Trump on Sunday declared that theStrait of Hormuz remains open to shipping, rejecting Iran's claim that transitthrough the strategic waterway is currently unavailable, as military tensionsbetween Washington and Tehran continue to rise.

Meanwhile, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) stated thatmore than 140 vessels had passed through the strategic waterway over theprevious seven days, maintaining that commercial traffic continues withoutinterruption.

The Strait of Hormuz is open to all vessels seeking to lawfully transit the international waterway. U.S. forces are positioned and prepared to ensure that freedom of navigation remains available despite unwarranted Iranian aggression, harassment, threats, and arbitrary… pic.twitter.com/FS3TUBOZEj

— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) July 12, 2026

CENTCOM recently detailed strikes on about 140 Iranianmilitary sites, including missile and drone facilities, naval assets,ammunition depots, communications networks, and coastal surveillance positions.It noted that operations carried out this week had struck more than 300 sites,reducing Tehran's ability to threaten commercial shipping.

Both the IRGC and the Iranian Army warned that any furtherUS military action would trigger a stronger response.

Read more: US, Iran trade strikes after Tehran recloses Strait of Hormuz

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