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Iran Rejects U.S. Control of Hormuz Strait | Toronto News
Iran is fiercely rejecting former President Trump’s claim that the U.S. controls the Strait of Hormuz, insisting the waterway has always been—and remains—under full Iranian sovereignty. Vessels must now obtain Iranian clearance and pay fees, a policy Iran says it’s enforced since February 28th. With tensions escalating, Iran’s top diplomat accuses the U.S. of frequent miscalculations, and lawmakers even threaten to block all U.S. and Israeli ships from passage. While talks with Oman explore alternative routes, Iran makes clear any new path won’t open without meeting their demands—highlighting…
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