Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a 'forceful response'

Iran has issued a warning to international oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz: use the country's approved shipping routes, or face an armed response. According to Channel NewsAsia, Iranian officials stated that any deviation from their navigation protocols will meet 'an immediate and forceful response' from Iran's armed forces. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most vital maritime chokepoints, with roughly a third of globally traded oil passing through its waters. The warning reflects escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf and raises new concerns about freedom of navigation in contested regions.

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