Iran claims the Strait of Hormuz is closed, the U.S. Central Command denies it

According to Jinshi reports, on July 31 local time, the U.S. Central Command stated that the Iranian government once again claimed to have closed the Strait of Hormuz, a statement that is untrue. The U.S. Central Command emphasized that the Strait of Hormuz remains open for commercial shipping, and Iran does not control the strait. In the past four months, thousands of vessels have passed through this international waterway.