Iran Threatens 'Forceful Response' To Ships Using Unapproved Routes In Strait Of Hormuz

Iran has threatened an 'immediate and forceful response' against ships using unapproved navigation routes in the Strait of Hormuz, amid an ongoing conflict that has already seen at least 49 attacks on commercial vessels since February 28. Ship traffic through the strait remains well below pre-conflict levels (~45 vs ~130 vessels/day), with continued risk of disruption, rerouting, and vessel attacks for non-compliant ships.