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CENTCOM: Freedom of Navigation Now Prevails in Strait of Hormuz

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CENTCOM: Freedom of Navigation Now Prevails in Strait of Hormuz
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Intel Slava

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· Jul 12, 2026

[Photo] 🇺🇸🇮🇷⚡️ — U.S.

— U.S. Central Command: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 declarations. Iran does not control the strait. Traffic is flowing.@IntelSlava

Arutz Sheva

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· Jul 2, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz and the Straits of Tammuz

A straight-ahead look on navigating an exit from exile.

BRICS News

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· Jul 12, 2026

JUST IN: 🇺🇸 US military says the Strait of Hormuz is open to all vessels lawfully transiting t [...]

JUST IN: US military says the Strait of Hormuz is open to all vessels lawfully transiting the international waterway.@BRICSNews

TASS

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· Jul 12, 2026

Strait of Hormuz open to all vessels — CENTCOM

The US forces being prepared to ensure free navigation along this waterway, the US Central Command said

Mehr News Agency

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· Jul 12, 2026

Passage through Hormuz Strait currently ‘not possible’: PGSA

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) has announced that due to the recent illegal activities of the US military forces in the region, passage through the Strait of Hormuz is currently not possible.

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jun 25, 2026

Iran warns against Hormuz crossings without authorization

TEHRAN, June 26 (YPA) – The Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), which controls the Strait of Hormuz, warned that vessels using routes outside its framework will not receive safe passage. “Any passage through routes outside the framework designated by PGSA will not be covered by safe passage guarantees and will not be entitled to insurance []

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 10, 2026

Strait of Hormuz safe passage may not be possible without using US ground troops

Center of the American Experiment President John Hinderaker says safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz may or may not be possible without using ground troops. “We’re trying to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz,” Mr Hinderaker told Sky News host James Macpherson. “Which may or may not be possible without using ground troops.”

Al-Monitor

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· Jun 22, 2026

Two South Korean-operated vessels passed through Strait of Hormuz after MOU signed

SEOUL, June 22 (Reuters) - Two vessels operated by South Korea passed through the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding on a ceasefire agreement last week, Seoul's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said on Monday. The vessels are sailing normally, but have not yet fully exited a high-risk zone, the ministry said, declining to disclose further details on the vessels. The ships do not have South Korean crew on board and are not bound for South Korea, the ministry said.

Disclose.tv

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· Jul 12, 2026

[Photo] JUST IN - U.S.

JUST IN - U.S. declares the Strait of Hormuz open to all vessels: Iran does not control the strait. Traffic is flowing.Source: https://x.com/CENTCOM/status/2076278945993888116@disclosetv

The Independent

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· Jul 13, 2026

Trump asks ships to pay 20% toll in Strait of Hormuz and reimposes US blockade on day of chaos

US military’s Central Command says it controls Strait of Hormuz but Iran’s Revolutionary Guard rejects claim

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 9, 2026

CENTCOM rejects Iranian claim of control over Strait of Hormuz shipping routes

TAMPA, Jul 10: The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has rejected Iranian state media claims that commercial vessels can transit the Strait of Hormuz only through routes designated by T...

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jun 22, 2026

South Korean ships transit Strait of Hormuz after U.S.–Iran agreement

Seoul, June 22 (SANA) Two South Korean vessels have passed through the Strait of Hormuz following an agreement between the United States and Iran, South Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said on Monday. The ministry, cited by Yonhap News Agency, said the vessels, operated by South Korean shipping companies, had been waiting in the []

The korea Herald News

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· Jun 21, 2026

Seoul reiterates call for free navigation after Trump’s Hormuz toll remarks

South Korea on Sunday reaffirmed its position that freedom of navigation and the safety of maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz must be guaranteed, after US President Donald Trump suggested Washington could impose tolls on vessels transiting the strategic waterway if negotiations with Iran fail. “Our basic position is that freedom of navigation and the safety of all vessels, including South Korean ships, in the Strait of Hormuz should be guaranteed as soon as possible,” a Foreign Ministry of

Reuters

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· Jun 26, 2026

LIVE: Vessel tracker shows Strait of Hormuz after ship hit near Oman

Vessel tracker showing Strait of Hormuz traffic. Tehran reasserted its right to control shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and warned Gulf states against siding with the U.S., a day after an attack on a ship near Oman highlighted the fragility ‌of a preliminary deal to end the Iran war. #straitofhormuz #iran #iranwar #us #hormuz #oman #ships #marinetraffic #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

Sweden Herald

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· Jun 26, 2026

UN: 115 ships have passed through Strait of Hormuz

UN: 115 ships have passed through Strait of Hormuz

Fox Business

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· Jul 10, 2026

LARRY KUDLOW: America’s Central Command, not Iran, controls the Strait of Hormuz

Stock markets are no longer dancing to the Iranian oil threat tune

Kyiv Post

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· Jun 21, 2026

US Reports Continued Shipping in Strait of Hormuz Despite Iranian Closure Claims

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that 55 commercial vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on June 20, contradicting statements from Iran’s military command claiming the waterway had been closed. CENTCOM stated that US forces are continuing operations to ensure freedom of navigation in the region. US President Donald Trump stated that the US may impose tolls on vessels transiting the strait if a final diplomatic agreement with Iran is not reached.

Iran Herald

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· Jun 26, 2026

IRGC says transit through Hormuz only possible via routes approved by Tehran

Tehran [Iran], June 26 (ANI): Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy on Friday said that transit through the strategic Strait of Hormuz would only be permitted through routes approved by Tehran, despite the IRGC establishing a 'communication line' with the US Central Command (CENTCOM) in the strait to prevent incidents that could escalate into military confrontation and to facilitate the implementation of

Tehran Times

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· Jun 28, 2026

Kayhan: Strait of Hormuz is America’s breathing passage

Kayhan, in an analysis, discussed the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s vital control over it. It wrote: The Strait of Hormuz is under the control, management, and security of the Islamic Republic of Iran. It is not a place for America’s presence or play.

Ya Libnan

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· Jun 25, 2026

Iran war live: Rubio says zero support from GCC states for Iran Hormuz toll

How minesweeping in the Strait of Hormuz works: A visual guide Navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a global energy chokepoint, has picked up days after Iran and US signed a framework agreement. But experts said it will take some time for shipping traffic to return to levels seen before the war began on February 28. []

The Tribune

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· Jul 10, 2026

US rebutes Iran’s claim of having control on Strait of Hormuz

The US Central Command on Friday rebutted claims by Iran that transit through the Strait of Hormuz is restricted to routes designated solely by Tehran. The CENTCOM said that the US has facilitated the transit of over 800 commercial vessels and 380 million barrels of crude oil, quashing Iran's claims.

ABNA English

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· Jun 25, 2026

Coordination with IRGC Navy, Mandatory for Crossing Strait of Hormuz

The IRGC Navy announced that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz is only possible through the routes declared by the Islamic Republic of Iran.

World Israel News

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· Jul 13, 2026

Trump says US ‘taking over’ Strait of Hormuz

In a Truth Social post on Monday, Trump declared the strait open and that from 'this point forward' the United States will be known as 'the guardian of the Hormuz Strait.' The post Trump says US ‘taking over’ Strait of Hormuz appeared first on World Israel News.

The Japan Times

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· Jul 10, 2026

More LNG, Japan-linked vessels transit Hormuz despite renewed Mideast tensions

The Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global shipments, has been closely watched by shipping companies ‌and governments following this week's attacks between Iran and the U.S.

Korea Times News

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· Jun 23, 2026

Strait of Hormuz's future unsettled even as more ships venture through

Strait of Hormuz's future unsettled even as more ships venture through

RedState

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· Jul 12, 2026

'Bunch of Crazy People': U.S. NATO Amb. Confirms That Strait of Hormuz Is Open Despite Iran's Defiance

'Bunch of Crazy People': U.S. NATO Amb. Confirms That Strait of Hormuz Is Open Despite Iran's Defiance

Eschaton

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· Jun 21, 2026

Narrator: But The Strait Wasn’t Open

Narrator: But The Strait Wasn’t Open

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

US says Strait of Hormuz 'open to all' hours after Iran 'closes' it: 'Traffic is flowing'

US CENTCOM said their forces “are positioned and prepared to ensure that freedom of navigation remains available

Anadolu Agency

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· Jun 26, 2026

Iran turns back 3 foreign tankers attempting 'unauthorized' Hormuz transit: Reports

Iran's state media says vessels attempted to use southern corridor of the Strait of Hormuz without Tehran’s coordination

Quartz

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· Jun 25, 2026

The best closed-loop cruises for passport-free travel in 2026

From a Seattle-to-Alaska Inside Passage sailing through ancient rainforest to three days on Bermuda's pink sand beaches from New Jersey

JFeed

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· Jun 23, 2026

Ticking Time Bomb in the Gulf: Cargo Brokers Warn Dangerous Escalation Is Looming Despite Record Surge in Global Shipping Traffic

Commercial shipowners face a dangerous trap as the United States and Iran issue completely contradictory navigation rules for the newly reopened Strait of Hormuz.

The Cradle

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· Jun 23, 2026

Iran, Oman establish joint committee to manage Hormuz shipping

The two sides renewed their commitment to keeping the strait a safe and open passage for international shipping under their supervision

Yonhap News Agency

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· Jun 24, 2026

(LEAD) Lee visits front-line Marine Corps unit, stresses strong deterrence against enemy

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung visited a front-line Marine C...

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