Corroborated · Strait of Hormuz (approximate) ·
Al Jazeera reports that both the US and Iran claim control of the Strait of Hormuz amid attacks on vessels. According to ABC News, US Defense Secretary Hegseth says people should not worry about the Strait but that the US needs time to counter what he describes as Iran's stranglehold on it.
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Corroborated: 2 independent sources.
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| Detail | Reported | Reported by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Strait of Hormuz | Al Jazeera; Hegseth (via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos) | Reported by 2 independent origins |
| Who said it | US | Al Jazeera; Hegseth (via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos) | Reported by 2 independent origins |
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