US forces monitoring Strait of Hormuz to ensure it stays open
U.S. forces said 55 commercial ships crossed the strait as Iran warned vessels could be at risk and the route stayed open.
- On Saturday, The Khatam Anbiya Central Headquarters claimed it closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing alleged U.S. breaches of a memorandum of understanding, though Central Command reported 55 merchant ships successfully transited the waterway.
- The Iranian military accused the United States of violating the memorandum by failing to contain hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, linking the closure to ongoing displacement and fighting in southern Lebanon.
- Central Command spokesperson Tim Hawkins stated, "Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz," noting that while 55 ships crossed today, traffic remains far below the 130 daily prewar average.
- Despite regional tensions, United States and Iranian negotiating teams are gathering in Switzerland to begin "technical talks" on Sunday, with Pakistan serving as an intermediary to restart the 60-day deal window.
- The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah remains under pressure as violence continues across Lebanon, while President Donald Trump's envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, navigate the diplomatic fallout in Switzerland.
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Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters declares the Strait of Hormuz closed to all ships. (AFP Photo) ISTANBUL: Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters announced on Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz "will be closed" due to the actions of the United States (US) that allegedly violate commitments, in addition to the continued violations of the ceasefire by Israel in southern Lebanon, Anadolu Agency reported, citing local broadcasters. …
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