Event Brief
US CENTCOM says Strait of Hormuz remains open
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 16, 2026 at 8:13 PM ET
Summary: A US CENTCOM spokesperson said the Strait of Hormuz remains open despite ongoing tensions affecting shipping through the vital waterway. The remarks were made amid continued concerns over vessels transiting the area.
WHO: US CENTCOM spokesperson
WHAT: Said the Strait of Hormuz remains open amid ongoing shipping tensions
WHEN: Sep 16, 2026 at 7:14 PM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: The statement was a response to continued tensions affecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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