By Nidhi Verma and Florence TanAug 24 (Reuters) - Iran said it had blacklisted 45 tankers that had broken its rules for crossing the Strait of Hormuz, and would take action against any vessels transferring loads with them, escalating its threats over the key waterway six months into the war.The named vessels could be fined, detained and have their cargoes confiscated, according to an X post late on Sunday from the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, a new body set up by Iran to manage the strait.

Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization warned vessels of future passage restrictions and potential confiscation. Authorized countries transiting the Strait of Hormuz will now pay…

Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains severely depressed as Washington threatens an unprecedented economic offensive against Iran and Tehran threatens Gulf oil…