Strait of Tension: Iran's "Prohibited Zone" Sets Stage for Escalation Iran's top security chief, Mohsen Rezaei, has announced plans to declare a "prohibited zone" near the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
This move comes in response to US sanctions aimed at isolating Iran's economy. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil trade, and any escalation in tensions here can have far reaching consequences.
The US Navy's presence in the region has already contributed to heightened tensions, which will only increase with Iran's decision to declare a prohibited zone.