U.S. Says Hormuz Strait Open, Rejects Iran Control Claim

U.S. Central Command said Sept. 16 the Strait of Hormuz remains open, with traffic that "continues to flow." Spokesman Capt. Tim Hawkins rejected the idea Iran controls the vital oil waterway, saying U.S. forces are both aiding commercial transit and enforcing a blockade. The claim is U.S.-provided; independent verification remains key for energy markets.