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Iran warns against bypassing Hormuz route amid ongoing tensions

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Iran's top diplomat has warned that any attempt to bypass its designated route through the Strait of Hormuz will escalate tensions in the Middle East. This warning comes amid ongoing exchanges of fire between US and Iranian forces, highlighting the precarious nature of a Pakistan-brokered interim agreement aimed at ceasing hostilities. The dispute centers on Iran's insistence on controlling passage through the vital strait, which is crucial for global energy markets, following Oman's announcement of an alternative route in conjunction with the International Maritime Organization. AI

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Iran warns against bypassing Hormuz route amid ongoing tensions

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Iran warns ships not to bypass its chosen Hormuz route as interim deal tested

    Iran’s top diplomat warned Sunday that any attempt by ships to bypass its preferred route through the Strait of Hormuz would “increase tensions” in the Middle East, as US and Iranian forces again traded attacks. The exchanges underscored the fragility of a Pakistan-brokered agree…

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