Iran Warns of Destruction for Ships Crossing Hormuz Without Approval

Iranian officials have issued a warning that any vessel attempting to navigate the Strait of Hormuz without permission from Tehran’s naval forces will be destroyed. The threat was captured in an audio clip shared with a major international news outlet. This announcement comes despite a recent agreement, announced by the U.S. president, to reopen the strait safely and immediately. The waterway, vital for over a fifth of global seaborne oil trade, was closed amid retaliatory strikes using missiles and drones. Tehran says it may allow a limited reopening under Iranian control if ships coordinate with its military. U.S. officials insist the strait remains open and that commerce will continue under close monitoring by both militaries.

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