[US Military: Normal Shipping Passage in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran Does Not Control the Waterway] Odaily Planet Daily News – The U.S. Central Command stated on social media that the Strait of Hormuz is open to all vessels seeking lawful passage through this international waterway. Despite Iran's baseless aggression, harassment, threats, and arbitrary statements, the U.S. military is deployed and ready to ensure freedom of navigation. Iran does not control the strait, and traffic is moving as usual. (Jin10)