Security official says Tehran to set up 'restricted zone' near Strait of Hormuz for merchant ships

Iran's top security official said Tehran will establish a "restricted zone" near the Strait of Hormuz to punish merchant vessels attempting to skirt the Iran-controlled waterway.

Security official says Tehran to set up 'restricted zone' near Strait of Hormuz for merchant ships

TL;DR

  • Iran will establish a 'restricted zone' near the Strait of Hormuz.
  • This zone aims to punish merchant vessels.
  • The punishment is for ships attempting to skirt the Iran-controlled waterway.