U.S. disputes Hormuz closure and ship-hit claims

ABC and Guardian reported U.S. Central Command denying Iran's claim that the Strait of Hormuz was closed, saying commercial ships continued to transit the waterway. Sky reported the U.S. military said American warships in the strait were not hit after Iranian state media claimed two violating ships had been struck.

Why this matters. The chokepoint is now a live verification fight between closure threats, U.S. transit claims, and ship-hit allegations. The next proof point is outside official messaging: AIS gaps, tanker-operator statements, insurance notices, or a confirmed maritime incident.