Questions surround Strait of Hormuz opening as Iran contradicts US
Source: The Hill News · Bias: Center
Summary
Conflicting messages from U.S. and Iranian officials about the status of the Strait of Hormuz are raising questions about what’s actually happening with the key oil shipping lane. The waterway has largely been closed since American and Israeli attacks on Iran began nearly six weeks ago. President Trump has said that access to the strait,…
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