Are Hormuz ships more likely to challenge Iran or the US?

US President Donald Trump has claimed that the US military controls traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, despite Iranian assertions that the strait is closed to vessels without Tehran’s approval. Recent maritime data indicates that between August 1 and August 19, 112 vessels transporting oil and gas traversed the strait, with the majority using unclassified routes, reflecting heightened tensions and safety concerns amid ongoing US-Iran conflicts.

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