US Warns Ships: Stay Clear of Iran Amid Rising Tensions in Strait of Hormuz

• US advises American ships to avoid Iran's maritime territory in the Strait of Hormuz due to heightened tensions.
• Crews on US-flagged vessels are instructed to refuse Iranian boarding requests but not physically resist forced boarding.
• Iran has previously threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil supply route, and has seized commercial vessels.
• Nuclear talks between Iran and the US, mediated by Oman, are ongoing, aiming to de-escalate regional fears.
• Donald Trump's new order imposes a 25% tariff on countries buying goods from Iran, increasing pressure.