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Iran to establish prohibited zone near Hormuz amid US sanctions

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Iran's top security chief, Mohsen Rezaei, announced that the country will establish a "prohibited zone" near the Strait of Hormuz in the coming days. This zone, extending from the United States Navy's blockade line into the Persian Gulf, will result in any entering ship being placed on Iran's sanctions list. Concurrently, Iran is increasing petrol prices for heavy consumers, with the third tier of pricing doubling to 10,000 tomans per liter starting September 8. AI

RANK_REASON Significant geopolitical policy announcement by a national security chief regarding a strategic waterway and economic sanctions. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Iran to establish prohibited zone near Hormuz amid US sanctions

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

    Iran will declare a ‘prohibited zone’ near Hormuz in coming days: security chief

    Iran’s top security chief Mohsen Rezaei on Sunday said his country would establish a “prohibited zone” near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, state media reported. “In the coming days, a prohibited zone will be announced outside the Strait of Hormuz. This zone will start from the U…

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