Iran says Strait of Hormuz still closed despite contrary reports

“This morning, following the false statements of the corrupt U.S. president claiming that the Strait of Hormuz is open, three container ships of different nationalities moved toward the designated corridor for authorized vessel traffic, but were turned back after warnings from the IRGC Navy,” the Guard’s statement read. Iran blocked two Chinese-flagged ships, as well as a Marshall Islands-flagged ship, according to the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. However, a series of vessels have made their way through the Strait of Hormuz in recent days. At least two Indian tankers have made it safely through the strait this week, according…