‘Hormuz remains blocked’: Iran disputes Trump claims as traffic sinks to near 3-month lows

cnbc.com·Chloe Taylor, Lim Hui Jie·2026-08-13T02:25:14.000Z
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The article describes the ongoing standoff between the U.S. and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting conflicting claims about who broke the ceasefire and whether the waterway is open or closed. It presents Iran’s position that the U.S. violated the agreement first and emphasizes Iran's control over access to the strait, while questioning U.S. assertions of dominance. Shipping data shows traffic has dropped sharply, supporting the idea that the situation remains tense and unresolved.

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