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TEHRAN, IRAN – The Persian Gulf Strait Authority, a key Iranian government institution, has made a significant announcement regarding the supervision of the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz. According to sources, the authority has declared the official boundaries under which the IRGC Navy will exercise jurisdiction in the region.
The delineated zone stretches from Mount Mubarak in Iran in the east to an area located south of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates. Conversely, on the western side, it extends from the eastern tip of Iran’s Qeshm Island to Umm Al Quwain in the UAE.
This move comes as part of broader efforts by the Iranian government to assert its maritime dominance in the Persian Gulf and its surrounding waters. Iran has long maintained that the Strait of Hormuz is a shared waterway and that its sovereignty is essential to the nation’s economic and strategic interests.
The Strait of Hormuz, situated between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula, is one of the world’s busiest and most critical shipping lanes, with approximately one-fifth of the global oil supply passing through its waters. The strategic waterway has been the subject of heightened tensions between Iran and several countries in the region, including the United States, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
Iran’s move to declare official boundaries for IRGC Navy supervision has sparked concerns among regional players, as it could potentially exacerbate existing tensions. Several countries, including the United States, have expressed concerns over Iran’s military activities in the region and its alleged aggressive behavior.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has released a statement asserting the country’s commitment to maintaining regional stability, while emphasizing the need for the respect of its sovereignty and territorial integrity. The statement also reiterated Iran’s stance on the rights of Iranian vessels to navigate the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that such rights had long been disregarded by certain regional countries.
The Persian Gulf Strait Authority’s announcement of official boundaries is likely to further polarize the regional dynamic, leading to increased diplomatic tension and security concerns. The international community will be closely monitoring the situation to determine how it unfolds.