Iran, Strait of Hormuz
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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,
Iran's Revolutionary Guards unveil new map of Strait of Hormuz under their control, state media says
Iran's Revolutionary Guards navy issued a new map of the area of the Strait of Hormuz under its control on Monday, state media reported.
It was not immediately clear whether and to what extent the IRGC-claimed area of control has changed, with Trump saying the US would begin efforts to free up shipping.
President Donald Trump is following through on a threatened blockade of Iranian ports by U.S. forces after peace talks broke down between the United States and Iran on April 12. The blockade started close to 10 a.m. ET April 13. It will affect “vessels ...
A light, 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck in Iran on Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 11:46 p.m. Iran time about 40 miles east of Tehran, data from the agency shows.