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USCENTCOM denies Iran's claims that Strait of Hormuz is closed

CGTN

 , Updated 07:54, 11-Jun-2026

The US Central Command (USCENTCOM) issued a statement on Wednesday night denying claims made by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed.

According to the USCENTCOM, commercial shipping traffic continues to transit in and out of the vital waterway.

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