Iran has objected to the United Kingdom and France offering military support to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, saying the strategically important waterway should be secured by countries in the region and not by outside powers. Tehran has warned that any foreign military presence in the area could increase tensions and said those responsible for creating a crisis would be held accountable.

By Parisa Hafezi, Jonathan Saul and Angus McDowallDUBAI/LONDON, July 1 (Reuters) - Iran is determined to win international recognition of its control over the Strait of Hormuz and…

Iran is seeking international recognition of its control over the Strait of Hormuz and its ability to charge vessels entering or leaving the Gulf, two senior Iranian sources have…

Iran is determined to gain international recognition for its control over the Strait of Hormuz, including the right to levy fees on ships. Despite an interim deal with the U.S.…

Iran’s joint military command has warned that all oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz must use its approved routes or face a “forceful response.”

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s joint military command warned Thursday that all oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz must use its approved routes or face a

Iran's joint military command has issued a stern warning to all oil tankers traversing the Strait of Hormuz. Vessels must adhere strictly to approved routes, or face immediate and…

The strait, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, has emerged as one of the top issues in negotiations to reach a permanent end to the Iran war.

Iran warns oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz to adhere to approved routes or face a forceful military response.

Oil tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz must use Tehran's approved routes or face a 'forceful response,' Iran's joint military command warned...

DUBAI: Iran’s joint military command warned on Thursday that all oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz must use its approved routes or face a “forceful response,”…

Iran threatens a "forceful response" to oil tankers deviating from approved routes in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions.

Iran has objected to the United Kingdom and France offering military support to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, saying the strategically important waterway should be…

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi on Saturday said the Strait of Hormuz “is not a stage for extra-regional powers to display military force,” warning against “…

Britain and France say they are prepared to lead a multinational military mission to safeguard navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, despite Iran's opposition to a foreign…