Iran will declare a new “restricted” maritime zone outside the Strait of Hormuz in the coming days, the country’s top national security official has said, warning that any vessel entering the area would be placed on a sanctions list.

Iran plans to declare a restricted zone in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening sanctions on vessels that transit without authorization from Tehran.

Iran's top security official has announced that the country will be establishing a new restricted zone in the Persian Gulf. This move comes amid ongoing tensions in the region,…