Event Brief
U.S. says Strait of Hormuz is open despite Iran
Filed: Jul 12, 2026 at 7:03 PM ET
Summary: The U.S. said the Strait of Hormuz remains open even as Iran declared it closed and strikes continued.
WHO: U.S. President Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump said the Strait of Hormuz is open despite Iran declaring it closed as strikes continued.
WHEN: Jul 11, 2026 at 4:04 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump responded to Iran’s declaration that the Strait of Hormuz was closed while strikes continued.
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