Iran steps up claim to control Strait of Hormuz
Iran has announced an expansion of its claimed military control over the Strait of Hormuz, asserting oversight over an area that includes parts of Oman and the UAE. This move has been met with strong rejection from the UAE and the US, which have emphasized the right to safe passage under international law. The situation escalates as US forces recently boarded an Iran-bound oil tanker suspected of violating sanctions.
- ▪Iran claims military control over more than 22,000 sq km around the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪The UAE has dismissed Iran's claims as unrealistic and a result of military defeat.
- ▪US forces boarded an oil tanker suspected of violating sanctions against Iran.
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Iran steps up claim to control Strait of Hormuz17 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleThomas CopelandBBC Verify BBCIran has said it is significantly expanding the area around the Strait of Hormuz over which it claims military control in an effort to assert its sovereignty of the key trade route.A map published by Iran's newly-created "Persian Gulf Strait Authority" claims "Iranian armed forces oversight" across more than 22,000 sq km (8,800 sq miles).It extends into the territorial waters of Oman and the UAE.
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