Iran warns ships not to bypass its chosen Hormuz route

Iran is now dictating shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, warning vessels to use its chosen passage, according to Channel NewsAsia. The strait handles one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas trade, making it critically important to global energy markets. This marks a significant shift—Iran did not previously maintain this level of control over the waterway.

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