Iran maintains control of Strait of Hormuz and rejects peace talks
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Strait of Hormuz
July 27, 2026
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Iran states it remains in control of the Strait of Hormuz. Foreign Ministry denies seeking to resume peace talks with the U.S. Attacks suspended only as long as the U.S. bombing pause continues.
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