Tehran, Sept 6, 2026 (AFP) - Iran says will declare 'prohibited zone' near Hormuz Strait in coming days

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2026-09-06

Iran's top security chief Mohsen Rezaei on Sunday said his country would establish a "prohibited zone" near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, state media reported. "In the coming days, a prohibited zone will be announced outside the Strait of Hormuz. This zone will start from the US Navy's blockade line and include areas of the Persian Gulf. Any ship entering this new zone will be placed on the sanctions list" of Iran, Rezaei told the state TV. pdm......

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