WORLDSTORY 523· AUGUST 13, 2026

Strait of Hormuz stays shut as Iran disputes Trump's reopening claims

The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage of water linking two larger bodies, remains blocked, Iran says. Shipping traffic through the channel has fallen to near three-month lows. The Persian Strait Gulf Authority stated the waterway "will…

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