Iran bans 'Israeli-linked' vessels from transiting the Strait of Hormuz

- Iran announced a ban on vessels it described as 'Israeli-linked' transiting the Strait of Hormuz and lodged a UN complaint over a U.S. seizure of 3.8 million barrels of oil. - Tehran labeled the U.S. oil seizure 'piracy' and framed the shipping ban as direct retaliation for maritime actions. - The moves have contributed to oil-market volatility and heightened regional maritime tensions. (x.com) (x.com)