US vs Iran over Strait of Hormuz: Who controls the world’s vital waterway nearly half a year into war?
The Strait of Hormuz remains contested as the US and Iran dispute control over the critical waterway. US claims of dominance are rejected by Iran, which insists it retains authority. The US naval blockade effectively halted its maritime trade through the strategic waterway.
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