Iran asserts jurisdiction over UAE and Oman waters in new Strait of Hormuz map
Iran has published a new map asserting jurisdiction over waters in the Strait of Hormuz that extend into the territorial waters of the UAE and Oman. In response, five Gulf states have warned shipping companies not to comply with Iran's claims. This move is seen as part of Iran's strategy to expand its territorial control in the region.
- ▪Iran has claimed regulatory control over a stretch of the Strait of Hormuz that overlaps with UAE and Oman's territorial waters.
- ▪Five Gulf states have formally warned shipping companies through the IMO not to engage with Iran's claims.
- ▪Iran's new management zone extends beyond its previously outlined boundaries, indicating a deliberate expansion of territorial claims.
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