Iran says it plans to announce a new ‘exclusion zone’ near the Strait of Hormuz
Iran says vessels entering the new zone could be added to its sanctions list as 92 commercial ships have already been diverted, officials said.
- 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 eyes "exclusion zone" near Hormuz, US strikes oil tankers
As the hard-nosed geopolitical wildfire of West Asia soars & peace process between US-Israel & Iran hits a deadlock, amid renewed confrontation, Tehran has threatened to expand restrictions on maritime traffic beyond the Strait of Hormuz & warned strong retaliation. The latest escalation comes after the US military reportedly targeted three Iranian oil tankers and Iran claimed it launched ballistic missiles at two US Navy warships. Warring parti…
According to media reports near the strategically important road of Hormus, Iran is planning to establish a so-called "block zone".
Iran says it plans to create new ‘restricted zone’ near Strait of Hormuz — as it desperately tries to control chokepoint
Iran will establish a new restricted zone in the Strait of Hormuz within the coming days after exchanging strikes with the US over the weekend.
Iran to Announce New Restricted Zone in the Gulf in the Coming Days
Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, Sept. 6, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Stringer Iran said it will announce a new restricted zone in the Gulf in the coming days, along with maps of a new shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, as a weekend exchange of strikes on shipping sent oil prices higher on Monday. The new restricted zone will begin from where the US blockade of Iran begins and extend into areas of the Gulf, Moh…
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