Iran warns only approved shipping route through Strait of Hormuz will be considered safe
Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has warned that the only safe passage for commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz will be the route designated by Iranian authorities
The military command said any commercial ship or oil tanker failing to comply with the designated route could be considered a potential target, signaling a further escalation in tensions across one of the world’s most important maritime trade corridors.
The statement follows a series of recent security incidents involving commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The claims and reported incidents have not been independently verified.