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Iran blacklists 45 tankers in Strait of Hormuz, threatens fines and confiscated cargo
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- Iran has blacklisted 45 tankers for allegedly violating its protocols in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening fines, detention, or cargo confiscation, including vessels from the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
- Tehran warned that ships assisting blacklisted vessels could also face penalties, amid escalating tensions with the US over sanctions and naval blockades.
- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the imminent launch of the "single greatest financial offensive ever" against Iran, aiming to cripple its economy and pressure an end to the conflict.
- Iran has vowed severe retaliation against sanctions, labeling support for them as an act of war, while some Iranian officials have publicly suggested the war may soon conclude due to economic strain.
- Despite reduced ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, the US Navy maintains oil flow, with approximately 8 million barrels per day still passing through this critical chokepoint.
