IRGC navy: full control of Strait of Hormuz, says waterway closed to transiting ships

Iran's IRGC navy issued a statement claiming full control over the Strait of Hormuz and that the waterway is closed to ships transiting. The claim is unverified. US officials and CENTCOM have said the strait remains open and transit traffic is increasing. Earlier today, the IRGC called the US claim an 'obvious lie' and stated the strait is closed to ships without Iranian coordination. President Trump said the strait is open.