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Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a ‘forceful response’
Iran’s joint military command warned oil tankers to use its approved routes in the Strait of Hormuz or face a 'forceful response,' escalating tensions over the critical energy supply waterway. The warning follows U.S. and Iranian diplomatic meetings in Qatar and U.S. Central Command's emphasis on free commerce through the strait, which Iran claims threatens regional security.
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