Iran warns of ‘forceful response’ if tankers don’t use approved Strait of Hormuz routes

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Iran’s joint military command on Thursday warned of a “forceful response” if all the oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz do not follow the approved routes. “Any failure to comply, deviation from the designated route, or disregard for the navigation protocols of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Strait of Hormuz will…