The United States and Iran have been making conflicting
claims over control of the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, uncertainty has emerged
over how much oil is actually passing through the strategic waterway.
The United States claims that the Strait of Hormuz remains
open. Dozens of ships are crossing the waterway every day under the protection
of the US military. These ships are transporting millions of barrels of oil
each day.
Iran on the other hand claims that it still controls the
strai...
