Cargo Vessel Struck by Iranian Drone; Tehran Imposes New Shipping Route Rules

An Iranian drone recently attacked a Singapore-flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Following this incident, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy declared that all commercial vessels must use routes approved by Tehran when transiting the vital waterway. The attack prompted a temporary halt to maritime evacuation operations in the region. This development raises concerns about international shipping safety and freedom of navigation.