Iran Warns US to Stay Out of Hormuz as Washington Plans Ship Escorts

Iran warned US forces to stay out of Strait of Hormuz as Washington plans ship escorts, escalating tensions amid stalled diplomacy and ongoing conflict.

United States Central Command said it has begun escort preparations for commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, following an order from Donald Trump, while maintaining a naval blockade on Iranian ports as tensions with Iran escalate.

Iran’s military warned U.S. forces not to enter the strategic waterway, saying it would...