Iran Issues Navigation Mandate: All Ships Must Follow "Iranian Route" Through Strait of Hormuz, or Face Consequences

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister has mandated that all vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz must adhere to the "Iranian Route," with non-compliance triggering Iranian responses. While Iran and Oman held initial talks on strait management, Iran opposes any alternative routes and has warned it may unilaterally decide management terms if no agreement is reached.

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