Iran tightens Strait of Hormuz control amid US blockade standoff. The IRGC Navy has imposed strict navigation rules requiring all civilian vessels to follow Iranian-designated routes and obtain prior authorization from Iranian naval authorities. Military ships are completely barred from transit. This escalation follows the Trump administration's declaration that the US naval blockade on Iranian ports will remain in effect until a comprehensive peace agreement is finalized. Iran's Parliament Speaker warned that if the temporary ceasefire is violated, the Strait could revert to a "40-day war scenario" with potential commercial shipping halts. The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world's most critical oil transit chokepoints, making these restrictions significant for global energy markets and shipping operations.
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