Iran Rejects Trump's Claim of Total Control Over Strait of Hormuz

Iran's military command rejected Trump's August 12 claim of US "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, insisting August 13 that no vessel passes without Tehran's permission. The strait — normally carrying a fifth of global oil and LNG — has been blocked since the US-Israeli war began February 28. Iran says it stays shut until Washington honors its interim deal commitments.