Iran asserts full claim to Strait of Hormuz, calls U.S. war 'miscalculated'
President Trump asserted Monday that the U.S. Navy holds complete authority over the Strait of Hormuz, describing an unyielding blockade of Iranian ports as a “steel wall” while insisting the vital waterway remains open to selected traffic.
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Part of The US-Iran war: passage through the Strait of Hormuz
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2 sourcesU.S. and Iran in "deadlock" as both claim control of Stait of Hormuz, expert says
Iran calls out Trump's ‘lies’ about US control over the Strait of Hormuz
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5 sourcesIran says US miscalculated over Strait of Hormuz despite Trump’s claim of ‘total control’…
Iran asserts full claim to Strait of Hormuz, calls U.S. war 'miscalculated'
Iran says Trump is relying on 'fake intelligence,' makes new demands over Strait of Hormuz
Iran laughs at Trump’s claim that the US has ‘total control’ of Strait of Hormuz
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2 developments- Aug 12Only lean-right coverage:“We let people in that we want to let in,” President Trump said Monday on the Strait of Hormuz
- Aug 13Iran says Strait of Hormuz under its control, rejects Trump claims
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Quiet for 66 daysLast development · Aug 13 — Iran says Strait of Hormuz under its control, rejects Trump claims