# Iran warns US against directing traffic in Strait of Hormuz

https://mins.news/en/item/13625

- CGTN, 2026-08-04 18:56 UTC
- World
- Original: https://newsus.cgtn.com/news/2026-08-05/Iran-warns-US-against-directing-traffic-in-the-Strait-of-Hormuz-1PlrkXUNpmM/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> Iran has warned the United States not to direct traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. The warning focuses on US activity in the strategic waterway. Tehran is objecting directly to any such role. The statement highlights tensions surrounding movement through the strait.

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