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00:05The Iranian government denied U.S. statements regarding an alleged normal flow of oil tankers through the southern route of
00:11the Strait Formos.
00:13According to Iranian authorities, claims circulated by Washington are intended to manipulate international energy prices and conceal the effectiveness of
00:21the blockades imposed on Tehran.
00:22The Iranian security source stated that operations to keep the strategic passage closed remain active and noted that the deteriorating
00:29vessels following Iran's warning demonstrates the actual situation in the area.
00:34The Iranian government argued that the rise in fuel prices in the U.S. market contradicts Washington's reports of alleged
00:40normal navigation conditions.
