Iran has denied assertions made by the United States that two of its Navy destroyers passed through the Strait of Hormuz. According to Iranian authorities, control over the movement of vessels in this critical waterway is the responsibility of its armed forces.
The Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global energy supplies, has become a focal point in ongoing discussions between the US and Iran, currently taking place in Islamabad.
The discussions highlight the strategic importance of the strait in international relations and energy security.