U.S. military says ‘traffic is flowing’ in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military has refuted claims by Iran that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed, asserting that maritime traffic continues to flow. This follows heightened tensions and military strikes in the West Asia region.
Why it matters
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global oil transit point, and any disruption there has immediate and severe implications for global energy markets and international security.
The U.S. military insisted on Sunday (July 12, 2026) that ships are moving through the Strait of Hormuz despite Iran’s claim to have closed it in the latest flare-up of the war in West Asia.
The report balances the claims of both the U.S. military and Iranian sources while maintaining a neutral reporting style.
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