The Strait of Hormuz -UNS : Between de-escalation and escalation… Iran threatens maritime control, and Washington watches closely.
Iranian Mehr News Agency, citing a source: Tehran has repeatedly warned that any ship deviating from the route designated by Iran will bear the consequences.
The Strait of Hormuz marks a new phase of tension between Iran and the United States, with the military and diplomatic tracks intertwined. This comes after Tehran announced the suspension of its retaliatory attacks on Gulf states following the cessation of US strikes against it, while negotiations continue with the Sultanate of Oman regarding mechanisms for managing this vital waterway for oil and gas trade.
