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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 adhere to its approved routes in the Strait of Hormuz or face a 'forceful response,' escalating tensions over the critical energy supply waterway. The U.S. military's Central Command emphasized free flow of commerce in the strait, which Iran claims causes insecurity. Negotiations between U.S. and Iranian diplomats in Qatar and disputes over navigation control and fees are complicating regional stability.
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