Reported claim

“Iran's announcement of Strait of Hormuz closure on 22 June 2026 represents escalatory rhetoric not matched by operational control, as evidenced by increased ship traffic within 48 hours.”

Strengthened after Al Jazeera Arabic reported it.

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