US CENTCOM says Hormuz remains open as Iran claims control
US Central Command says commercial traffic, including 20 million barrels of oil, continues through the Strait of Hormuz, refuting Iran’s claim it is closed.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed the Strait of Hormuz is closed and under Tehran’s full control, warning that illegal transit routes may be sealed. The United States Central Command countered the allegation, posting on X that commercial and energy traffic, including roughly 20 million barrels of crude oil, continues unabated through the strategic passage. Adviser Mohammadreza Naqdi reiterated the claim in comments to Fars news agency, while Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Iran has set conditions for ending hostilities and has reached an understanding with Oman on safe vessel routes, soon to be presented to an international body.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump declared the conflict with Iran would end quickly, predicting a drop in oil prices, and asserted US naval dominance in the strait. Iranian officials, including Fatemeh Mohajerani and Abbas Araghchi, dismissed Trump’s statements and highlighted diplomatic efforts, including a seven-day peace plan presented at the UN General Assembly.
Why it matters
The dispute over Hormuz affects global oil flow and heightens US-Iran tensions, impacting energy markets worldwide.
How this story developed
- Sep 14 US claims Hormuz traffic improving as oil prices surge amid regional attacks
- Sep 21 Fire on the tanker was extinguished after the projectile strike.
- Sep 23 A cargo ship was struck by an unknown projectile, igniting a fire and forcing crew evacuation.
- Sep 24 Saudi Arabia, the UAE and other Gulf producers have rerouted oil through spare pipeline capacity and a U.S.-protected corridor, keeping global supply steady despite higher prices.
- Sep 29 Brent crude rose about 4% to just over $107 a barrel after Donald Trump’s contradictory statements and the US announced the final withdrawal of its forces from Iraq.
- Oct 2 The administration emphasized managing public expectations about a rapid settlement with Iran.
- Oct 3 A second tanker was hit east of Oman, adding to the earlier incident in the strait.
- Oct 5 The G7 announced a release of diesel and crude from emergency reserves.
- Oct 5 A U.S. naval blockade has caused a backlog of hundreds of trucks at the Gürbulak crossing, with waits up to five days.
- Oct 7 The number of reported tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz rose to at least nine this October.
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