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Iran warns South Korean shipper Sinokor — 'legal action' from Nov. 1'

Iran has warned that vessels belonging to South Korean shipping company Sinokor will face “legal action” beginning November 1. The statement issued by Iran's Gulf Strait Authority does not explicitly threaten missile strikes against every ship. Reuters reported Tuesday that the authority accused Sinokor vessels of committing the "highest number of crossing violations" in the Strait of Hormuz over…

Iran warns South Korean shipper Sinokor — 'legal action' from Nov. 1'

Iranian officials have threatened legal repercussions for ships operated by the South Korean company Sinokor, starting November 1. The Gulf Strait Authority, Iran's maritime agency, cited Sinokor vessels as committing the highest number of violations in the Strait of Hormuz over the past three months. While the authority did not explicitly mention missile strikes, Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority warned that all Sinokor ships will face "appropriate legal actions" from November 1.

The company, known for its large fleet of supertankers, has been actively expanding its fleet in recent years. Iran has also been accused of attacking US-linked vessels in the region.

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