West Asia war LIVE: Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face 'forceful response'

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West Asia war LIVE: Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face 'forceful response'

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Iran has warned oil tankers to use only approved routes through the Strait of Hormuz, threatening a forceful response to any interference, particularly from U.S. forces. This escalation heightens tensions in a strategically critical maritime passage for global oil trade.

Interference by U.S. forces in the strait "will be met with a rapid and decisive reaction", an Iranian statement said

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