Iran warns US Navy as Washington presses to escort ships through Hormuz

Tehran warned the US Navy not to approach or enter the Strait of Hormuz as Washington announced a plan to guide stranded ships through the chokepoint, raising the risk of renewed conflict amid volatile oil markets. Iran said foreign forces entering the Strait would be attacked, even as the US Central Command reported two US-flagged merchant vessels had transited safely. The Strait remains a critical energy artery with hundreds of ships stranded, set against a paused conflict and ongoing mediation.