Iran moves to control commercial shipping in Strait of Hormuz, issues warning after vessel is struck
Iran on Friday asserted its right to manage commercial shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and warned ships not to take alternative routes a day after a cargo ship was struck in the waterway.
TL;DR
- Iran asserted its right to manage commercial shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Ships were warned not to take alternative routes.
- The warning was issued a day after a cargo ship was struck in the Strait of Hormuz.