Iran on Friday asserted its authority over the Strait of Hormuz, warning that safe passage can only be guaranteed for ships that coordinate with Tehran.
NEW: Iran is attacking and threatening vessels in the Strait of Hormuz to advance its objective of establishing control over the waterway. These ongoing threats also likely seek to undermine international efforts to guarantee safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
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