Iran's Revolutionary Guards Redefine the Strait of Hormuz Control Map

Iran's Revolutionary Guards navy released a new map delineating their controlled area in the Strait of Hormuz. The zone extends from Iran's Qeshm Island to the UAE's Umm al Quwain in the west and from Iran's Mount Mobarak to the UAE's Fujairah in the east.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Dubai | Updated: 04-05-2026 14:33 IST | Created: 04-05-2026 14:33 IST
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Redefine the Strait of Hormuz Control Map
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In a strategic move reported by state media, Iran's Revolutionary Guards navy unveiled a new map on Monday, outlining their control over a significant section of the Strait of Hormuz. This move could have implications for regional stability and shipping lanes.

The newly defined area stretches westward from the westernmost tip of Iran's Qeshm Island to the United Arab Emirates' Umm al Quwain emirate. In the east, it extends from Iran's Mount Mobarak to the UAE's Emirate of Fujairah, a critical pathway for global oil shipments.

It remains uncertain, however, how this redefined claim might alter existing boundaries or impact international maritime dynamics in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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