Ship runs aground in Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state TV reports

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A foreign container ship ran aground in the Strait of Hormuz early Wednesday, according to Iranian state television and The Associated Press. Tehran reports the vessel used a route not approved by the government. The incident highlights Tehran's claims of control over the strait, despite its global status as an international waterway. As of Wednesday morning, 42 vessels were located in the key waterway, with 11 ships transiting the strait during the most recent period.