Iran warns of tanker use of approved routes in the Strait of Hormuz or face a forceful response

• Iran warns that it will consider any violation of approved shipping routes for tankers in the Strait as an act of aggression
• Any disruption of navigation in the Strait could trigger an appropriate response
• Iran also said that the U.S. should not interfere with the passage of tankers through the Strait

Regarding this, Asharq Al-Awsat and Asharq Al-Awsat report.

Iran said on Thursday that all oil tankers must follow the approved route through the Strait of Hormuz, adding that any violation could prompt a response by the Iranian side. The statement was made by the Iranian Navy commander Rear Admiral Khatam al-Anbiya, who warned that any interference with navigation in the Strait could be met with a forceful response.

Earlier, Iran has also warned that it could take retaliatory measures against U.S. forces in the region. In addition, Iran said that any disruption of navigation could lead to consequences. It also said that any attack on Iranian ships would be met with a response.

In addition, Iran has warned that if the U.S. continues to interfere with navigation, it could face consequences. The statement also noted that the Iranian side could respond within 60 days if necessary.

Meanwhile, Iranian media reported that the country’s defense capabilities include missile systems and naval forces, and that Iran is ready to respond to any threat in the region.

In a separate development, Iranian media said that the country’s Supreme Leader has instructed the armed forces to be on high alert in the event of any escalation in the region.

On July 1, 2026, Iranian media reported that Iran had warned of the possibility of a serious incident in the Strait of Hormuz.

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