Iran has issued a stern warning underscoring its resolve to retain control over the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran has threatened vessels to stop using the route without permission and intends to resist any transits that bypass its authorization.
Reports of a strike have emerged hours after these threats were made. Meanwhile, an oil tanker is navigating the strait, reportedly hugging the western coast despite threats from the Revolutionary Guards.
The future of the strait remains a key sticking point in negotiations between Tehran and Washington.