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17 September 2026

US military claims Strait of Hormuz remains open amid ongoing blockade

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Source reporting: Al Jazeera English

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US military claims Strait of Hormuz remains open amid ongoing blockade

The comments from a US CENTCOM spokesperson come amid continued tensions over shipping through the vital waterway.

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