US insists Strait of Hormuz is open as it exchanges strikes with Iran

The US has maintained that the Strait of Hormuz remains open despite claims from Iranian forces that it has been closed. Iranian forces had launched attacks on US allies and bases in the region, prompting a response from the US. The exchange of strikes has escalated tensions between the two nations. The US insists that the vital shipping route remains accessible, contradicting Iranian assertions.

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