The U.S. Central Command confirmed that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to all vessels wishing to legally transit the international waterway, emphasizing that navigation continues uninterrupted. In a statement, the Command clarified that its forces are stationed and prepared
to ensure the continuity of freedom of navigation, despite what it described as "unjustified Iranian aggression." The Command stressed that Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz, noting that over 140 ships have transited the waterway in the past
seven days.
