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U.S. Military Asserts Strait of Hormuz Open Amid Iranian Attacks

The U.S. military maintains that the Strait of Hormuz is open for commercial traffic despite Iranian aggression, which has included over 30 attacks on vessels. Traffic has declined significantly, with only three ships reported transiting the strait on July 21, 2026. Safety concerns have led many operators to avoid the area, exacerbated by threats from Iranian-aligned Houthis in Yemen.

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The U.S. military maintains that the Strait of Hormuz is open for commercial traffic despite Iranian aggression, which has included over 30 attacks on vessels. Traffic has declined significantly, with only three ships reported transiting the strait on July 21, 2026. Safety concerns have led many operators to avoid the area, exacerbated by threats from Iranian-aligned Houthis in Yemen.

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'Nothing going through' Strait of Hormuz -- despite USA insisting it's open...

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U.S. Military Asserts Strait of Hormuz Open Amid Iranian Attacks