Iran to declare restricted zone outside Strait of Hormuz, threatening sanctions on non-compliant vessels

Iran plans to declare a restricted zone outside the Strait of Hormuz, threatening sanctions against non-compliant vessels. This move occurs amid rising tensions with the US and may escalate regional instability. Such actions are expected to impact global oil markets and increase shipping risks, while simultaneously complicating diplomatic efforts to reach U.S.-Iran agreements. The strategic control over this critical waterway heightens geopolitical tensions and creates significant uncertainty for international maritime trade and energy security.