Iran to Declare No-Go Zone Near Strait of Hormuz, Escalating Gulf Standoff

Iran's Supreme National Security Council secretary announced a forthcoming 'no-go zone' outside the Strait of Hormuz, starting at the U.S. Navy blockade line and including sectors of the Gulf. This marks a direct escalation in the ongoing conflict with the United States, threatening commercial shipping and regional stability. The declaration's implementation and enforcement remain uncertain, but it signals a deliberate move to leverage the strategic waterway.