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US 'positioned' to ensure navigation in Strait of Hormuz, says Centcom
US Central Command stated that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to all vessels and that US military forces are 'positioned and prepared' to ensure freedom of navigation. The comment follows recent exchanges of fire between US and Iranian forces, with Iran claiming to have closed the strait, which Centcom disputes.
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