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Iran’s Supreme National Security Council is set to announce a new exclusion zone around the Strait of Hormuz, targeting ships it deems attempting unauthorized transit — starting from what it calls the U.S. naval blockade line and extending into the Persian Gulf. Any vessel identified with such intent will be added to Iran’s sanctions list, though exact boundaries remain vague. This move follows escalating tensions, including U.S. strikes on Iranian oil tankers and Iran’s claim of hitting an unmanned U.S. vessel — denied by Washington. The Strait remains vital for global oil flows, with the U.S. reporting nine million barrels daily passing through, supported by naval escorts. Yet Iran insists its oil exports — between one and 1.5 million barrels daily — are unaffected, underscoring a volatile standoff over control of this critical chokepoint.

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