IRAN SEIZES HORMUZ: IRGC Warns Ships To Follow Iranian Routes Or Face Consequences| Times Now World

Iran has tightened its control over the Strait of Hormuz by activating a new maritime transit system that places vessel movement under Iranian-defined protocols, according to the IRGC Navy Command Center. The development comes amid escalating US-Iran tensions, with Iranian media alleging a US strike on two civilian cargo boats from Oman that reportedly killed at least five people, claims Washington has not independently confirmed. Senior Iranian officials, including Mohsen Rezaee, have issued sharp warnings to the United States, saying Iran’s armed forces are fully prepared for confrontation and rejecting Western military leadership as “fantasy-driven.” Iran has also warned regional actors, including the UAE, of “crushing” retaliation if attacked. The escalation has pushed oil prices higher and deepened global concern over stability in the world’s most critical energy chokepoint. #straitofhormuz #iranusconflict #irgc #geopolitics #breakingnews #middleeastcrisis #oilmarkets #worldnews #iranmilitary #usiran #gulfcrisis #shippingnews #crudeoil #globaltensions #defenseupdate In this Times Now World News report, we break down the this topic: Stay connected with Times Now World for real-time global news and analysis: Read full coverage: https://www.timesnownews.com/world Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timesnow.world Follow us on X: https://x.com/TimesNow_World #TimesNowWorld #WorldNews #BreakingNews