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Iran says plans to announce new ‘exclusion zone’ near Strait of Hormuz

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Iran has announced plans to establish a new exclusion zone near the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports from international news outlets. The head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council stated that any vessel entering the designated area with the intention of passing through the strait will be identified and placed on the country's sanctions list.

The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global shipping lane for international oil and commerce. The declaration regarding the exclusion zone and potential sanctions introduces new regulatory measures for maritime traffic operating in the vicinity of the strategic waterway.

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