Tanker Traffic Continues in Strait of Hormuz Amid Conflicting Claims
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US Central Command, Iran, Joint Military Information Center
Strait of Hormuz
June 20-21, 2026
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India-linked supertankers re-emerged in the Gulf of Oman. Conflicting narratives persist regarding the status of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran claims the strait is shut, while the US reports increased merchant traffic. Navigational advice varies between US and regional military centers.
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