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Iran releases new map outlining areas in Hormuz under its control

Middle East Monitor 2026/05/04 23:31

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Monday issued a new map outlining areas in the Strait of Hormuz that it says under its control. The designated zone stretches between two defined maritime lines: one running from the western tip of Iran’s Qeshm Island to Umm Al Quwain in the United Arab Emirates, and another extending from Kuh-e Mobarak in Iran to the area south of Fujairah in the UAE, the semi-official Fars news agency reported. It was not immediately clear to what degree the claimed area of control has changed. READ: Netanyahu: Israel preparing for fight with Iran and disarming Hamas The US and Israel launched strikes against Iran on Feb. 28, triggering retaliation from Tehran against Israel, as well […]

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