Iran: Foreign Vessels Must Use Designated Routes in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's parliament national security committee head stated that foreign vessels must use routes designated by the armed forces in the Strait of Hormuz, prohibiting any alternate paths.
In a statement on Sunday, the head of Iran's parliament national security and foreign policy committee declared that foreign vessels are required to use only the routes designated by Iran's armed forces when transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Any deviation from these designated paths will not be permitted.
This announcement underscores Iran's strategic control over the vital waterway, through which a significant portion of global oil shipments pass. The policy was communicated by the parliamentary official, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.
Source: First Squawk