Iran says ‘prohibited zone’ near Hormuz to cover parts of Gulf of Oman and beyond
The zone begins near Chabahar, extending across the Sea of Oman and Arabian Sea towards the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's Guards have announced a new "prohibited zone" outside the Strait of Hormuz, extending into parts of the Gulf of Oman and beyond. The area begins near Chabahar, covering sections of the Sea of Oman and the Arabian Sea leading to Hormuz. Ships entering this zone without prior coordination will face sanctions, potentially including the denial of services like insurance.
This measure follows significant progress in discussions between Iran and Oman regarding a temporary shipping route through the strait. Iranian forces have been restricting traffic through Hormuz since the US war began on February 28. On Tuesday, they claimed to have intercepted 10 vessels attempting to cross without authorization.
Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei suggested the conflict could end if the US stops threats, withdraws Israeli forces from Lebanon, ends the Yemen blockade, and releases $24 billion in Iran's frozen assets.
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