Iran to declare ‘prohibited zone’ near Strait of Hormuz in coming days, warns ships entering will face sanctions

Iran to declare ‘prohibited zone’ near Strait of Hormuz in coming days, warns ships entering will face sanctions



Vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of the port city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran September 5, 2026. — AFP pic


Summary

• Iran plans to establish a "prohibited zone" near the Strait of Hormuz, according to its top security chief Mohsen Rezaei.
• The prohibited zone will start from the US Navy's blockade line and include parts of the Persian Gulf.
• Ships entering this new zone will be added to Iran's sanctions list.

First Published: Monday, 07 Sep 2026 9:39 AM MYT


TEHRAN, Sept 7 — Iran’s top security chief Mohsen Rezaei yesterday said his country would establish a “prohibited zone” near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, state media reported.

“In the coming days, a prohibited zone will be announced outside the Strait of Hormuz. This zone will start from the US Navy’s blockade line and include areas of the Persian Gulf. Any ship entering this new zone will be placed on the sanctions list” of Iran, Rezaei told the state TV. — AFP