US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Iran has “lost complete control” of the Strait of Hormuz, citing signs that oil shipments are recovering. He points to the Straits remaining open and to Gulf oil exports in September that approach pre-conflict levels.
Several outlets report Rubio’s broader claim that Iran’s economic situation is deteriorating. One source links the weakened Iranian grip to interception activity involving a US naval effort, while others focus more narrowly on the continued flow of oil through the waterway. The coverage broadly agrees on Rubio’s assessment and the evidence he uses, but does not provide independent verification or additional details on the underlying cause of any operational change in Iran’s control.
