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¿Por qué Irán está perdiendo el control del estrecho de Ormuz?
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· August 18, 2026
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Key points The US, with its Navy patrolling the area, appears to be gaining the upper hand. The US and Iran have both claimed to have the advantage in the past, leading to confusion and uncertainty.
A crucial maritime passage is seeing a shift in control. The US, with its Navy patrolling the area, appears to be gaining the upper hand. In contrast, Iran is losing its dominance over the passage. Recent data shows that most traffic is taking a specific route, which Iran strongly opposes. This route is authorized by the UN.
Further information on the situation is available from the source. The US and Iran have both claimed to have the advantage in the past, leading to confusion and uncertainty.
Details on the current state of the passage and its control can be found in the full report by David Goldman, CNN.
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Published: August 18, 2026 ·
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