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General · 23 May 2026

Iran asserts Strait control, extends thousands mariners' ordeal.

Iran asserts Strait control, extends thousands mariners' ordeal.

Thousands of mariners are now facing the prospect of a significantly longer and more difficult period at sea. This situation stems from Iran's recent publication of a new map, which explicitly asserts its control over the Strait of Hormuz. The map's release risks extending an already punishing ordeal for these thousands of affected sailors.

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