Oil continues to move through the Strait of Hormuz despite Iran’s claim that the waterway is shut, according to reports referencing the latest situation. Both outlets describe an ongoing clash of narratives between Tehran and Washington, with the issue unfolding while peace talks are taking place in Switzerland. The reports say uncertainty persists because the two sides give different accounts of whether shipping lanes are operational. The Times of India focuses on the fact that oil is still flowing through the strait, countering Iran’s stated position. Moneyweb similarly reports continued oil movement and highlights that the conflicting statements from the US and Iran complicate efforts to assess the real status of the route. The sources do not provide detailed independent verification of Iran’s claim or the precise conditions of shipping, but they agree that, at least at the time of reporting, oil transport through Hormuz is proceeding and that diplomacy in Switzerland is occurring alongside the dispute over access and control of the key maritime chokepoint.