A Tale of 2 Straits: Global Shippers Prefer Washington’s Version Over Tehran’s
Increasing ‘dark transit’ traffic undermines Iran's claim it controls Hormuz, but an Aug. 18 missile attack undermines U.S. assurances of safe passage.
The US and Iran have conflicting narratives regarding access to the Strait of Hormuz following the expiration of a 60-day memorandum. Tehran claims ships must use its unilateral scheme, while Washington asserts global shippers are using the UN-authorized southern route protected by the US Navy.
- The US and Iran have conflicting narratives about control over the Strait of Hormuz.
- Tehran insists ships must use its unilateral scheme for access.
- Washington maintains ships are using the UN-authorized southern route under US Navy protection.
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