Iran Confirms Hormuz Control, US Announces Strait Open Amid Military Escalation

Iran reaffirms its control over the Strait of Hormuz while the US declares the strait open and navigation secured, reflecting a direct standoff over a critical chokepoint. Ship movement has slowed and both sides are escalating militarily, raising the risk of confrontation. The conflicting claims leave the actual status of the strait uncertain, with significant implications for global energy flows.