{
  "id": 745092,
  "title": "Iran says Strait of Hormuz is under its control",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-is-under-its-control",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-13T08:02:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-says-strait-hormuz-under-its-control"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The head of Iran's Basij paramilitary unit, Hossein Taeb, said the Strait of Hormuz is under Iran's control and management, according to Fars news agency. This statement comes after US President Donald Trump wrote that the US had \"total control\" of the strategic waterway.\n\nThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway, carrying roughly one-fifth of the oil consumed worldwide and a similar share of global trade in liquefied natural gas. Before a recent conflict, between 130 and 140 vessels crossed the strait each day, but shipping data shows that only six vessels passed through on August 10.\n\nThe US and Iran are engaged in talks, with mediators from countries such as Qatar, Pakistan, and Oman reporting progress. However, new conditions from both sides have raised doubts about the possibility of an agreement. Tehran wants an end to the war, blockade, and sanctions, as well as the release of frozen funds and compensation, while Washington seeks unconditional freedom of navigation.",
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Al Majalla English",
        "title": "As the US and Iran spar over Hormuz deal, the world waits with bated breath",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/as-the-us-and-iran-spar-over-hormuz-deal-the-world-waits-with-bated",
        "published": "2026-08-13T05:23:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Iran says Strait of Hormuz is under its control, Fars news reports",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-is-under-its-control-fars-news-reports",
        "published": "2026-08-13T08:13:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Iran claims control of Strait of Hormuz, rejecting Trump’s claim of US total dominance",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/iran-claims-control-of-strait-of-hormuz-rejecting-trumps-claim-of-us",
        "published": "2026-08-13T09:44:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Tehran says Strait of Hormuz \"under Iran's control\" after Trump threat",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/tehran-says-strait-of-hormuz-under-irans-control-after-trump-threat",
        "published": "2026-08-13T10:33:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Iran war latest: Ships must take permission to safely transit Strait of Hormuz, Iran says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/iran-war-latest-ships-must-take-permission-to-safely-transit-strait",
        "published": "2026-08-13T12:34:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "Iran's military rejects Trump's claims of US control over Strait of Hormuz as 'lies'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/irans-military-rejects-trumps-claims-of-us-control-over-strait-of",
        "published": "2026-08-13T13:50:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Iran says Trump ‘lied’ about US control over Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/iran-says-trump-lied-about-us-control-over-strait-of-hormuz",
        "published": "2026-08-13T14:08:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Iran says Strait of Hormuz under its control, rejects Trump claims",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-under-its-control-rejects-trump-claims",
        "published": "2026-08-13T14:59:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Iran rejects Trump claims of US control over Hormuz as 'lies'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/iran-rejects-trump-claims-of-us-control-over-hormuz-as-lies-786785",
        "published": "2026-08-13T16:33:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Iran rejects Trump claims of US control over Hormuz as 'lies'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/iran-rejects-trump-claims-of-us-control-over-hormuz-as-lies",
        "published": "2026-08-13T16:37:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Qatar Tribune",
        "title": "Iran says Strait of Hormuz under its control, rejects Trump claims",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-under-its-control-rejects-trump-claims-810960",
        "published": "2026-08-13T21:00:00.000Z"
      }
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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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