<p>Confusion over the status of the Strait of Hormuz deepened over the weekend as the United States and Iran issued contradictory statements on whether the crucial energy chokepoint is open to commercial shipping. The uncertainty is creating a growing disconnect between political declarations and operational reality, with vessel movements remaining a fraction of normal levels &#8230;</p> </p><p><p>https://splash247.com/washington-and-tehran-issue-conflicting-messages-on-hormuz-transits/</p></p>