The US military denied the Strait of Hormuz had been closed on Saturday, saying the critical waterway remained open and that US forces were monitoring the situation to ensure that continued.
"Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz," US Central Command spokesperson Navy Captain Tim Hawkins told Reuters.
"Traffic continues to flow, and US forces are monitoring the situation to ensure this remains the case."
Nepal flood death toll crosses 1,000, rescuers reach remote areas
The death toll in Nepal's flood crossed 1,000 on Tuesday, as rescuers used heavy machinery, helicopters and excavators to reach the thousands still missing, nearly a week after the catastrophic Himalayan disaster left a trail of destruction across towns and valleys.
Israeli strikes kill four in Gaza as military says it arrests Hamas fighter
An Israeli-backed raid to detain a Hamas official in Gaza City was discovered during the operation on Tuesday, prompting airstrikes to cover their withdrawal that killed at least three Palestinians, Gaza officials said.
Trump vows to 'hit Iran hard' after first exchanges of fire in a month
US President Donald Trump has threatened further strikes against Iran on Monday after the first exchange of direct attacks in a month.
Russian air attacks kill 12 in Kyiv region on sixth day of strikes
Russian air attacks killed 12 people and injured many more in Kyiv and the surrounding region early on Tuesday, authorities said, in the sixth consecutive day of intense strikes on the Ukrainian capital.
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