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  • Vessels Trickle Past Iran as Questions Remain Over Strait of Hormuz Status

    04/10/2026 7:55:44 AM PDT · by Retain Mike · 24 replies
    U.S. Naval Institute ^ | APRIL 9, 2026 | HEATHER MONGILIO
    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters Wednesday that the strait was open. He then put the onus on other countries to ensure the flow of traffic.“It’s time for the rest of the world to step up and ensure that [the strait] stays open after President Trump and the War Department brought Iran to the place where they’re voluntarily opening it right now, as was announced last night,” Hegseth said during a Wednesday Pentagon press briefing.Iran said Thursday there are now two routes – both controlled by Tehran – that ships could use due to the presence of mines in the...