Iran Rejects Trump's Claims of US Control Over Strait of Hormuz

Iran has asserted that the Strait of Hormuz is under its full control, rejecting claims by former US President Donald Trump that the United States controls the vital waterway. Tehran stated that no vessel can pass through the strait without its permission, amidst ongoing deadlock in US-Iran relations.

13 Aug, 10:42 — 13 Aug, 16:33

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Why this matters

The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global chokepoint for oil shipments, with approximately one-fifth of the world's oil passing through it daily. Conflicting claims of control between the US and Iran escalate tensions in the region, impacting international shipping, oil prices, and geopolitical stability.

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The Story

What 16 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

Iran's military officials rejected President Trump's claims of US control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran asserts that the Strait of Hormuz is under its full control and administration.
Iranian officials referred to Trump's claims as 'lies and fabrications'.

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US President Donald Trump claimed the United States has control over the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iran's central military command spokesperson, Ebrahim Zolfaghari, called Trump's claims 'lies and fabrications'.

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The Strait of Hormuz is under the control and administration of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

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No vessel can pass through the Strait of Hormuz without Iran's permission.

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The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked despite Washington's claims of it being reopened.

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Where they diverge

Specific Iranian official making the statement

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Spokesperson for Iran's central military command, Ebrahim Zolfaghari

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New head of the Basij paramilitary unit

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Head of Tehran's armed forces

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Taeb, according to Fars news agency

Broader context of the Strait of Hormuz situation

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Coverage gaps

Iran's justification for charging tolls on ships passing through the Strait, citing environmental damage

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The Wall Street Journal's report on Iran's shift to a survival economy and drastic measures

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Al Jazeeracenter-leftcenter-leftneutralMostly FactualHighlights Iran's assertion of control

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Coverage leans: center-left

The coverage generally leans center-left, with most outlets presenting Iran's perspective as a direct counter to Trump's claims, often using Iran's strong language without significant challenge.

Sources

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual3d ago

Iran says Strait of Hormuz under its control, rejects Trump claims

Iran asserts full control over the Strait of Hormuz, challenging US claims of dominance in the strategic waterway.

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France 24High3d ago

Iran says Trump ‘lied’ about US control over Strait of Hormuz

Iran called President Donald Trump's claim that Washington controlled the Strait of Hormuz "lies and fabrications" on Thursday as Ebrahim Zolfaghari, the spokesperson for Iran's central military command, said that the waterway was fully under Tehran's control. A day earlier, Trump had posted on Truth Social that the US "has total control over the Strait of Hormuz. I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT!"

By FRANCE 24

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual2d ago

Iran rejects Trump claims of US control over Hormuz as 'lies'

Iran's central military commands spokesperson said US president's claim that the United States has control over the Strait of Hormuz is "nothing more than lies and fabrications".

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vanguard-ngMixed3d ago

Iran counters Trump, says it manages Strait of Hormuz

A senior Iranian official said on Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz remains under the control of the Islamic republic after President Donald Trump claimed US control over the strategic waterway. The post Iran counters Trump, says it manages Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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