CENTCOM denies Iranian claim of Strait of Hormuz closure – Iran, 2026-06-21 | WarHeatMap.app

Home › IranCENTCOM denies Iranian claim of Strait of Hormuz closureOn June 21, 2026, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) officials publicly disputed Iranian claims that the Strait of Hormuz had been closed to maritime traffic. Despite Tehran's announcement of a shutdown in retaliation for Israeli strikes in Lebanon, Navy Captain Tim Hawkins confirmed that 55 merchant vessels successfully transited the waterway. Analysts suggest Iran is utilizing 'cheap talk' and warnings near minefields rather than enforcing a kinetic blockade to avoid triggering further strikes under Operation Epic Fury.
Date: 2026-06-21
Country: Iran
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Severity: CRITICAL
Source: Substack (Wajeeh Lion)
Also reported by: Arab Center Washington DC
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