Iranian media report the establishment of a direct communications line between Iran and the United States in the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier, Iranian state television reported that three tankers were forced to turn back due to Iranian warnings in the strait, according to Israeli media citing Iranian sources.
Iranian media channels, cited by Israeli outlet N12, report that a direct communication line has been established between Iran and the United States in the Strait of Hormuz. The development comes after a series of tense encounters in the strategic waterway. Earlier, Iranian state television reported that three oil tankers attempting to transit the strait were forced to turn back after receiving Iranian warnings. The Strait of Hormuz has been a flashpoint in recent weeks, with Iran formally closing it to foreign shipping and engaging in exchanges of fire with the U.S. Navy. As The Zioneer reported, Iran had previously threatened indefinite closure of the strait and blocked IAEA inspections. The establishment of a 'communication line' appears to mark a shift from kinetic confrontation to a crisis management mechanism, though details on its scope and operational status remain unverified. Iran's Defense Minister separately threatened Israeli targets, stating that IRGC Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani has recently ramped up threats toward Israel.
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