News · 23 May 2026
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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