[U.S. Central Command Denies Iran's Closure of the Strait of Hormuz: Waterway Remains Open to Commercial Vessels] According to Jin10 reports, the U.S. Central Command stated that the Iranian government has once again claimed to have closed the Strait of Hormuz. This is incorrect. In fact, the Strait of Hormuz remains open to commercial vessels. Iran does not control the strait. Over the past four months, thousands of ships have passed through this international waterway.