Hormuz controlled by US and allies, not Iran: Centcom chief

The head of US Central Command, Brad Cooper, stated that the Strait of Hormuz is under the control of the United States and its regional partners rather than Iran. In a video statement, Cooper asserted that the US has implemented a blockade of Iranian ports to maintain this control over the strategic waterway.

The declaration highlights ongoing tensions regarding maritime security in the region. By asserting dominance over the Strait, US leadership is signaling its commitment to maintaining international transit routes and limiting Iranian influence over the critical maritime chokepoint.