Iran Threatens 'Forceful Response' to Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s joint military command warned Thursday that all oil tankers traveling through the Strait of Hormuz must use its approved routes or face a "forceful response." The statement raises tensions over the narrow waterway, a critical passage for global energy supplies. The warning did not specify what actions Iran might take. The Strait of Hormuz, located between Iran and Oman, is a key route for about one-fifth of the world’s oil shipments.