FACT FOCUS: A look at US and Iranian claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. and Iran are asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical international waterway, with both sides using military and economic measures to influence ship traffic. The U.S. reimposed a blockade and claimed guardianship, while Iran's Revolutionary Guard declared authority, disrupting energy markets and reducing ship crossings by 52%.