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Iran steps up claim to control Strait of Hormuz

Iran has expanded its claimed area of military control around the Strait of Hormuz, asserting oversight and requiring transit coordination, which the UAE and US reject. The US also recently boarded an Iran-bound tanker suspected of violating its blockade.

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May 21, 2026, 10:37 PM
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May 22, 2026, 12:01 AM

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maritime controlterritorial waterstanker incidentUS blockadediplomatic tensionGulf security

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Iran steps up claim to control Strait of Hormuz

May 21, 2026, 10:37 PM

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