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US Central Command Says It Can Reopen Strait of Hormuz
The head of US Central Command told lawmakers that the United States has the military capability to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if required. The statement comes as tensions with Iran remain high following recent joint US-Israeli attacks. Al Jazeera’s Patty Culhane reported from Washington, DC.
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The head of US Central Command told lawmakers that Washington has the military capability to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if required. The assessment was delivered during congressional testimony as tensions with Iran remain high following recent joint US-Israeli attacks. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway for global oil shipments.
Al Jazeera’s Patty Culhane reported from Washington, DC on the briefing. No further details were provided on the specific nature of the military options discussed or any timeline for potential action. The comments reflect ongoing concern over freedom of navigation through the strait, which handles roughly one-fifth of global oil trade.
Officials have not outlined conditions under which such an operation might be launched. Iran has not commented directly on the statement. The situation remains fluid following the recent strikes.
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