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U.S. Military Takes Away Iran's Strait of Hormuz Leverage: 'That Sucker Is Open'

  • The U.S. military has regained control over the Strait of Hormuz and reopened international shipping lanes that were previously hindered by Iranian sea mines and disruptions.
  • CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper announced a major milestone in mine clearance, stating that internationally recognized transit routes in the strait are now free of Iranian mines.
  • President Donald Trump claimed that Iran's position is weakening and that the regime is seeking to negotiate a peace deal.
  • A U.S.-Israeli military effort has reduced Iran's ability to strike tankers, improving U.S. leverage in the region amid ongoing sanctions and diplomatic pressure.
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The U.S. claim that the strait is open calls Tehran a "smooth lie." A U.S. commander had recently spoken of a "increasing dynamics" in shipping traffic.

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Anadolu Ajansı broke the news in Ankara, Türkiye on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
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