Iran says it plans to announce a new ‘exclusion zone’ near the Strait of Hormuz
Mohsen Rezaei said ships entering the zone could be added to Iran’s sanctions list as traffic through Hormuz falls to 10 vessels a day, the lowest since May.
- On Monday, Iran announced plans to sign an agreement with Oman establishing new shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz under Iranian control, with vessels required to coordinate with Tehran to enter the restricted maritime zone.
- Tensions remain high amid a U.S. naval blockade and military escalation. CENTCOM struck three Iranian oil tankers Saturday after the Revolutionary Guard Corps launched missiles toward U.S. warships.
- Iran plans to declare a restricted zone extending into the Persian Gulf, with unauthorized vessels facing placement on a sanctions list. Lloyd's List reported Monday that the International Maritime Organization has not yet received an official proposal.
- Brent crude traded above $97 per barrel Monday morning, while Goldman Sachs warned that further shipping attacks could push prices to $120. Independent tanker tracking shows traffic remains far below prewar levels.
- The latest proposal places management of the new route under Iranian coordination with Oman, though Tehran asserts that unrestricted passage will not resume while U.S. attacks and the naval blockade continue.
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Iran to Announce 'Restricted Zone' near Strait of Hormuz as Tensions Simmer
The Hill Iran is set to announce a “restricted zone” close to the Strait of Hormuz following recent exchanges of fire between the U.S. and the Middle Eastern country. According to a Sunday report by Press TV, an Iranian state media outlet, a new restricted zone was set to be declared near the strait within the next few days, Iran’s top security official said. All vessels coming into the zone that are not cooperating with the Iranians will be p…
Iran says it plans to announce a new ‘exclusion zone’ near the Strait of Hormuz - American Press
The new head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council on Sunday said Tehran plans to announce an “exclusion zone” outside the Strait of Hormuz aimed at vessels it believes are attempting to transit the […]
Security official says Tehran to set up 'restricted zone' near Stait of Hormuz for merchant ships
Iran's top security official said Tehran will establish a "restricted zone" near the Strait of Hormuz to punish merchant vessels attempting to skirt the Iran-controlled waterway.
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