Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed Despite Centcom Claims

Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed Despite Centcom Claims

Iran’s armed forces have said the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, rejecting claims by US Central Command (Centcom) that the strategic waterway has been reopened.

Military officials said restrictions remain in place, insisting Iran retains control over the situation in the vital maritime passage.

The statement comes amid heightened tensions in the Gulf, with concerns growing over the impact on global energy supplies and commercial shipping.

Centcom has maintained that maritime operations continue in the region, though the differing claims could not be independently verified.

International leaders have urged restraint and called for diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation in the Middle East.

Analysts say conflicting statements over the status of the Strait of Hormuz highlight the uncertainty surrounding one of the world’s most critical shipping routes.