Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Secretary Major General Mohsen Rezaei announced new restricted maritime zone
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Iran to declare restricted zone outside Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Major General Mohsen Rezaei announced a new restricted maritime zone outside the Strait of Hormuz, requiring vessels to coordinate with Iranian authorities or face sanctions. This strategic chokepoint handles 20% of global oil trade, making any access restrictions significant for global energy security and maritime law. The move escalates Iran's control over critical shipping lanes amid regional tensions.
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Zone to be declared outside Strait of Hormuz in coming days
Vessels entering without coordination with Iranian authorities will be placed on Iranian sanctions list
Strait of Hormuz handles approximately 20% of global oil trade and is critical energy chokepoint
Announcement made by Iran's top security official indicating state-level strategic decision
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