Oil tankers transiting Strait of Hormuz 'must be very careful,' Iran foreign ministry warns
Iran warns oil tankers to exercise caution in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a warning to oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz, urging them to exercise caution amid rising tensions in the region. Spokesman Esmail Baghaei defended Iran's military actions against U.S. bases, claiming such attacks are legitimate under international law, as crude oil prices have spiked significantly due to the Strait's effective closure.
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The price of crude oil has sharply spiked as the Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed.
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Iran's foreign ministry spokesman, Esmail Baghaei, stated that attacks on U.S. military assets are 'legitimate under international law.'
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