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‘Hormuz remains blocked’: Iran disputes Trump claims as traffic sinks to near 3-month lows
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Key Points:
- Iranian authorities reject U.S. President Trump's claim of "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, stating the waterway remains blocked until Iran's conditions are met.
- Data from trade intelligence firm Kpler shows ship traffic through the Strait is near a three-month low, about 90% below pre-conflict levels.
- Both Iran and the U.S. have hardened their stances, with Iran demanding an end to the U.S. naval blockade, sanctions relief, troop withdrawals, and reparations before reopening the Strait.
- A senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard advisor claimed victory over U.S. forces, criticizing Washington's shifting military objectives and emphasizing Iran's goal of deterrence through prolonged conflict.
- The ongoing dispute reflects deepening tensions and strategic posturing, with neither side showing willingness to compromise in the near term.
