The transit of the Stoic Warrior and the threats come as tensions rise between Iran and the U.S. over the terms of their interim accord.

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

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