US Military Confirms Strait of Hormuz Open Amid Iran Tensions

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Published: 2026-09-17T02:35:21Z
Category: world
Source: Al Jazeera
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The U.S. military has affirmed that the Strait of Hormuz remains open, countering reports of an Iranian blockade and a missile strike on a US-contracted vessel. This escalation in the vital shipping route is contributing to volatility in global oil prices, highlighting geopolitical risks to energy supply.

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