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 in the critical energy supply waterway. The U.S. and Gulf Arab states oppose Iran’s plan to charge fees for passage, while recent attacks and navigation disputes have disrupted ship traffic in the strait.