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CENTCOM: Strait of Hormuz Is an International Waterway, Not Under Iran's Control
WASHINGTON, July 12: The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has rejected claims broadcast by Iranian state media that foreign vessels cannot pass through the Strait of Hormuz without b...
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Hindustan Times
· Jul 2, 2026
Ship runs aground in Strait of Hormuz while using unapproved route in Iran: Report
The report appeared aimed at underlining Tehran's claims to control the strait, which the world has long considered an international waterway.
Libertarian Institute
· Jun 23, 2026
Rubio Says Iran Will Not Be Allowed to Charge Fees in the Strait of Hormuz
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Strait of Hormuz must be treated as an international waterway, and Iran is not allowed to charge ships tolls or fees. “It’s an international waterway. No country is allowed to charge tolls or fees on an international waterway. That’s existing international law,” Rubio said Tuesday. The status of []
Yemen Press Agency
· Jul 2, 2026
Iran: The Strait of Hormuz is under Iranian sovereignty, not American sovereignty
TEHRAN, July 02 (YPA) – The Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister confirmed that the Strait of Hormuz is under Iranian sovereignty and command, and not under the authority of the US Central Command, emphasizing Tehran’s position regarding its responsibility for managing one of the world’s most important waterways for oil transportation. His remarks came amid growing []
Mehr News Agency
· Jul 10, 2026
Iran not let US interfere in Strait of Hormuz: Senior cleric
TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – The powerful Armed Forces of Iran will not permit any US interference in the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran provisional Friday prayers leader said, emphasizing that the strait will be run under the management of Islamic Republic.
Intel Slava
· 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
The Independent
· Jul 2, 2026
Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a ‘forceful response’
Iranian deputy foreign minister has asserted that Strait of Hormuz is ‘under Iran's command’
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Related coverage for "CENTCOM: Strait of Hormuz Is an International Waterway, Not Under Iran's Control": Hindustan Times — Ship runs aground in Strait of Hormuz while using unapproved route in Iran: Report. Libertarian Institute — Rubio Says Iran Will Not Be Allowed to Charge Fees in the Strait of Hormuz. Yemen Press Agency — Iran: The Strait of Hormuz is under Iranian sovereignty, not American sovereignty. Mehr News Agency — Iran not let US interfere in Strait of Hormuz: Senior cleric. Intel Slava — [Photo] 🇺🇸🇮🇷⚡️ — U.S.. The Independent — Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a ‘forceful response’