〰❌ CENTCOM / U.S. Central Command:

Claim: Iranian state media claim that passage through the Strait of Hormuz is allowed only via routes determined by Iran.

Fact: Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz. Since early May, U.S. forces have helped enable the successful passage of more than 800 commercial vessels and 380 million barrels of crude oil through this vital trade corridor between international commerce.