Reported claim

“Iran and the United States have contradictory positions on Strait of Hormuz shipping: Iran instructs vessels to seek permission and use Iranian-coast routes while claiming the strait is open, while the US advises using Omani-side routes under US air cover.”

Strengthened after Iran International reported it.

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