On July 12, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that the… (пролив · судно · ормузский)
On July 12, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that the Strait of Hormuz remains open for all vessels complying with international maritime law, rejecting Iran's claim of closing it due to alleged foreign interference and U.S. involvement in the region. Iran denied U.S. assertions and claimed passage is currently impossible, requiring prior approval through a newly established Iranian agency.
Consensus
- The Strait of Hormuz remains open for vessels following international maritime law.
- U.S. military forces are deployed and prepared to ensure freedom of navigation in the strait.
- Iran has claimed that passage through the strait is currently impossible.
- Iran stated it closed the strait until further notice, pending cessation of U.S. regional involvement.
- The U.S. denies Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Points of divergence
- U.S. military conducted mass strikes on Iranian territory on July 12, targeting approximately 140 military sites; Iran retaliated by attacking a U.S. airbase in Qatar, prompting temporary suspension of maritime activities by Qatari authorities. — vedomosti
- Oman proposed a plan to divide shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz into two: a southern route through Omani waters allowing free passage and a northern route through Iranian waters requiring prior permission, with no fee for passage. — vedomosti
- 140 vessels passed through the strait in the past seven days. — tg_tass_agency
Coverage (4 sources)
- US Military Responds to Tehran's Statement on Closing the Strait of Hormuz — Фонтанка
- US Army Doubts Iran's Ability to Control the Strait of Hormuz — Ведомости
- Iran does not control the strait — ТАСС (Telegram)
- US Army: The Strait of Hormuz remains open to all ships — Коммерсантъ