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June 20, 2026
US Military Confirms Strait of Hormuz Remains Open Amid Iranian Claims
- The U.S. military denies Iran's claim of closing the Strait of Hormuz.
- U.S. Central Command confirms that maritime traffic continues to flow freely.
- Iran's warning raises concerns about the future of U.S.-Iran ceasefire negotiations.
2 Sources
- Vance touts ‘record-breaking’ oil flow in Strait of Hormuz as Iran announces closureJun 20, 2026 at 4:02 PM · The Hill
- US forces monitoring Strait of Hormuz to ensure it stays openJun 20, 2026 at 4:55 PM · Reuters