Iran threatens to restrict Strait of Hormuz transit over frozen asset seizure proposal

Iran has threatened to block maritime transit through the Strait of Hormuz for any entity receiving funds from its frozen assets, following a proposal by U.S. President Trump to use those funds to compensate vessels impacted by regional conflict. The threat introduces significant uncertainty regarding the security of a critical global oil chokepoint, though the operational feasibility of such a blockade remains unproven.