The Cumberland Times-News
·Jul 2026
Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a forceful response
Iran’s joint military command warned that all oil tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz must follow approved routes or face a forceful response, increasing tensions in a key global energy chokepoint. The announcement, carried by state television, comes as U.S. and Iranian diplomats held mediated discussions in Qatar aimed at securing a permanent resolution to the Iran conflict.