Hegseth Claims Iran Does Not Control The Strait Of Hormuz Despite All Evidence To The Contrary

Secretary of Defense Hegseth asserted that Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz, despite ongoing disruptions to global commerce. The U.S. is implementing ‘Project Freedom’ to facilitate safe passage for commercial ships and maintain its blockade of Iranian ports. Iran rejects these claims, stating that its control over the waterway has intensified.