U.S. Rejects Iran Hormuz Control Claim

The Strait of Hormuz remains open, U.S. Central Command said Sept. 16, with traffic continuing to flow. Spokesman Capt. Tim Hawkins rejected Iran's control claim over the vital oil waterway, saying U.S. forces are aiding commercial transit while enforcing a blockade, a trade cutoff. This U.S. account needs independent confirmation for energy markets.