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US Issues Warning to Commercial Ships in Strait of Hormuz

Published February 10, 2026, 12:22
US Issues Warning to Commercial Ships in Strait of Hormuz

The United States has issued new guidance to commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman, due to increased tensions in the region and the failure of talks with Iran on its nuclear program. The guidance urges American vessels to maintain maximum distance from Iranian territorial waters and to refuse any request from Iranian forces to board. This move comes amid fears of potential escalation, as Donald Trump threatens an attack on Iran and has imposed new tariffs on Iranian products. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil supplies, and Tehran has previously threatened to close the maritime passage.