Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz Sovereign Territory, Warns US Against Military Presence

Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Emergency Headquarters stated that the Strait of Hormuz is sovereign Iranian territory and not a playground for the United States. They emphasized that all oil tankers and commercial vessels must navigate only through routes designated by Iran. The statement warned that any violation of Iran's navigation protocols in the strait would be met with immediate and decisive military response. Additionally, Iran cautioned that the continued presence of American fighter jets over the Strait of Hormuz endangers the security of the entire region.