A Liberian oil tanker has navigated the Strait of Hormuz, using a new route close to Oman's shores that has been promoted by the Arab country and a U.N. maritime agency

Two crude tankers with just under 2 million barrels of oil sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, ship tracking data showed, in a sign that traffic

The stern warning underscores Tehran's resolve to retain control over the Strait of Hormuz and to resist transits that bypass its authorization.