Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced restrictions on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, warning that vessels linked to the United States, Israel, and European allies could be targeted. Iran claims it has the right under wartime conditions to control passage through the strategic waterway, one of the world’s most vital oil shipping routes. While Tehran signals possible passage for neutral or friendly nations, the warning has heightened fears of a global oil supply disruption as tensions escalate in the Middle East conflict.
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