Iran says Strait of Hormuz is under its control, Fars news reports

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Iran says it controls the Strait of Hormuz

DUBAI, Aug 13 (Reuters) - The Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management", the head of Iran's Basij paramilitary unit, Hossein Taeb, said on Thursday, according to semi-official Fars news agency.

The remarks came a day after U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform that the U.S. had "total control" of the strategic waterway.

Iran says Strait of Hormuz is under its control, Fars news reports

Iran says it controls the Strait of Hormuz

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