Iran: Ships in Hormuz must not be US/Israel-linked

Iran's Security Council has issued a statement declaring that vessels crossing the strategic Strait of Hormuz should not be associated with the United States or Israel, extending this restriction to their cargo as well. This announcement represents a new layer of Iranian policy regarding transit through the critical waterway. The statement comes amid ongoing tensions and contradictory claims between Tehran and Washington over control and access to the strait. This development adds to the complex regulatory environment Iran has been establishing for Hormuz transit.