Strait of Hormuz threat level raised to 'severe' after Iran attacks tankers using U.S. Navy route

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The threat level in the Strait of Hormuz was raised to 'severe' after Iran attacked tankers using routes preferred by the US Navy. Iran's military warned ships to use a northern route approved by Tehran or face targeting.

Iran's military has warned it will target ships that do not use a northern route approved by Tehran.