White House denies Iranian claim that Strait of Hormuz closed, cites ‘uptick’ in traffic

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt held a press briefing at the White House on Wednesday, the first briefing since a ceasefire agreement was announced by President Donald Trump Tuesday night. Leavitt dismissed reports that Iran is blocking off the Strait of Hormuz, saying what is being communicated privately and publicly are different, but at the same time demanded the Strait be opened “immediately, quickly and safely.” MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to MS NOW: htt ...