Iran warns ships against using unapproved routes in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's military command has warned ships against using unapproved routes in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Al Jazeera. The warning follows reports from Qatari mediators of positive progress in indirect US-Iranian talks. The Strait of Hormuz handles roughly a third of global maritime oil traffic, making Iran's control over shipping corridors a major point of leverage. The timing underscores the gap between diplomatic negotiations and military signals on the ground.

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