Iran bans enemy ships from passing through Strait of Hormuz

Deputy head of the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the country will not allow commercial vessels and military ships of opposing states to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. According to the Iranian government, this decision aims to protect national security and counter actions by countries opposing its current regional policy.

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The Strait of Hormuz is one of the major maritime routes for oil and gas transit, and its control holds strategic importance for countries and international transportation routes.