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  "id": 6335280,
  "title": "U.S. official says Strait of Hormuz 'completely open, controlled by U.S.' amid Seoul weighing deployment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/u-s-official-says-strait-of-hormuz-completely-open-controlled-by-u-s",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T22:06:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yonhap News",
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    "url": "https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260909001100315"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Washington, September 8 - The United States Navy has declared the Strait of Hormuz completely open and under its control, according to a U.S. official. This comes as South Korea is considering the potential deployment of military assets to secure the vital waterway, which is crucial for shipping oil, natural gas, fertilizer, and other commodities. The official stated that the Strait is completely open and controlled by the United States Navy, thanks to a successful blockade that prevents anything from reaching Iran, but remains accessible to all other vessels. Millions of barrels of oil pass through the Strait every day. The U.S. Navy has cleared the Strait of mines, allowing increased transit to and from non-Iranian ports. When asked about any discussions between Seoul and Washington on the matter, the official confirmed that South Korea's defense ministry had dispatched an on-site investigation team to evaluate the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. However, the defense ministry emphasized that the dispatch was not contingent on the deployment of military forces.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- A U.S. official said Tuesday that the crucial St...",
  "key_points": [
    "U.S. Navy declares Strait of Hormuz completely open and controlled by U.S.",
    "South Korea considers deploying military assets to secure the waterway",
    "U.S. Navy cleared mines, allowing increased transit for non-Iranian ports"
  ],
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/urgent-s-korea-to-dispatch-inspection-team-to-hormuz-strait-to-assess",
        "published": "2026-09-08T12:19:22.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Daily Times",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/bts-members-return-to-south-korea-as-suga-stays-in-los-angeles",
        "published": "2026-09-08T19:33:12.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "South Korea says Hormuz talks with France concern contribution options, not troop deployment",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/south-korea-says-hormuz-talks-with-france-concern-contribution",
        "published": "2026-09-08T21:23:23.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Shipping traffic slows in Strait of Hormuz after Iran threatens US retaliation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/shipping-traffic-slows-in-strait-of-hormuz-after-iran-threatens-us",
        "published": "2026-09-08T21:51:44.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Iran says it captured US submarine drone in Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/iran-says-it-captured-us-submarine-drone-in-strait-of-hormuz",
        "published": "2026-09-08T22:46:35.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "US official says Strait of Hormuz 'completely open, controlled by US' amid Seoul weighing deployment",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/us-official-says-strait-of-hormuz-completely-open-controlled-by-us",
        "published": "2026-09-08T22:57:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Asia Times",
        "title": "Asia’s Strait of Hormuz oil cushion is running out",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/asias-strait-of-hormuz-oil-cushion-is-running-out",
        "published": "2026-09-09T00:35:49.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Maverick",
        "title": "Iran says it captured US submarine drone in Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/iran-says-it-captured-us-submarine-drone-in-strait-of-hormuz",
        "published": "2026-09-09T00:44:32.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Iran says it captured US submarine drone in Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/iran-says-it-captured-us-submarine-drone-in-strait-of-hormuz-6375370",
        "published": "2026-09-09T02:41:57.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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