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 corridor. The U.S. and Gulf Arab states oppose Iran’s demand to charge fees for passage, while recent attacks and shifting political dynamics have disrupted ship traffic through the strait.