US naval vessels were required to alter their course by Iranian maritime authorities in the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports. The incident occurred as a group of American ships passed through the critical waterway, which is a key route for global oil transport. Iranian officials claimed the maneuver was a routine enforcement of maritime laws. The US military did not immediately comment on the event. The Strait of Hormuz remains a focal point of regional tensions, with both nations maintaining a presence in the area. The situation highlights the ongoing diplomatic and military friction between the two countries.