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Iran Denies Trump's Claim of US Control Over Strait of Hormuz

Iran Denies Trump's Claim of US Control Over Strait of Hormuz

13 Ağustos 2026France 24
  • Iran has strongly rejected President Donald Trump's assertion that the United States has control over the Strait of Hormuz, labeling his statements as 'lies and fabrications.' Ebrahim Zolfaghari, a spokesperson for Iran's military command, emphasized that the waterway is entirely under Tehran's control. This exchang…
  • The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic chokepoint through which a significant portion of the world's oil supply is transported. Control over this area has been a point of contention between the U.S.
  • The rhetoric surrounding the Strait of Hormuz underscores the geopolitical stakes involved in this vital shipping lane, which is crucial for global oil transport. Trump's claims may be viewed as an attempt to assert U.S.
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