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Iran says countries complying with US sanctions may face Strait of Hormuz restrictions
Updated On: 10 May, 2026 04:39 PM IST | Tehran, Iran | AFP
Iranian officials said a new legal and security system has been implemented for vessels passing through the strategic waterway, requiring coordination with Iranian authorities
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Iran tightens control over Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions with US. Representational/File Pic.
Iran's army warned on Sunday that countries complying with US sanctions against the Islamic republic would face difficulties crossing the Strait of Hormuz.
Early this month the US government imposed new sanctions on Iranian interests and warned ships against paying authorities in Tehran to pass through the strait.
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