Iran warning adds to shipping uncertainty
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Source: BBC News
Published: 2026-04-09 03:21 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Elections, World News, War & Conflict
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Ships in the Gulf have received a warning from Iran's navy that any vessels seeking to cross the Strait of Hormuz without permission "will be targeted and destroyed", the shipping brokerage firm SSY has confirmed to BBC Verify.
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