TEHRAN: Iran's military on Thursday (Aug 13) rejected as "lies" remarks by US President Donald Trump claiming control of the Strait of Hormuz, saying the strategic waterway was fully under Iranian control. "The false claims of the United States that ships are passing through the Strait of Hormuz no»»»

A spokesman for Iran's military command on Thursday called out US President Donald Trump's "lies and fabrications" after he claimed on social media that Washington had "total control over the Strait of Hormuz". Iran has maintained control of the Strait, a vital energy conduit, since the outbreak of»»»

Iran asserts full control over the Strait of Hormuz, challenging US claims of dominance in the strategic waterway. The commander of the paramilitary Basij Organisation said the Strait of Hormuz is “under Iran’s control and management”, a day after President Donald Trump claimed the United States wa»»»