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Iran, US make competing claims over strait
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· August 14, 2026
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Key takeaway The comments were made by the head of Iran's Basij paramilitary unit and President Trump.
Tensions are rising between Iran and the US over the Strait of Hormuz. A recently appointed Iranian official claims the strait is under Iran's control. This statement comes after a claim by US President Donald Trump that the US has total control of the strategic area.
The comments were made by the head of Iran's Basij paramilitary unit and President Trump. Further details on the situation are available from the Waco Tribune-Herald, which reported on the competing claims made by Iran and the US regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
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Category: local Published: August 14, 2026 Source: Waco Tribune-Herald Reading time: 1 min
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