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‘Hormuz remains blocked’: Iran disputes Trump claims as traffic sinks to near 3-month lows
Thursday, August 13, 2026
The Persian Gulf Authority stated that "the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked and will not be reopened until Iran's conditions are accepted." Shipping traffic through the strait fell to near 3-month lows according to tracking data. The statement contradicted claims made by Trump regarding the status of the waterway.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/13/us-iran-war-trump-hormuz-irgc.html