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Iran asserts control over key shipping route amid US tensions

May 21, 2026, 4:35 PM20
(Update: May 23, 2026, 2:00 AM)
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strait between the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf

Iran asserts control over key shipping route amid US tensions

  • Iran has established a new permit and toll regime for vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming a zone of control in the vital shipping route.
  • This move has drawn criticisms for being illegal under international law and has provoked a strong response from the UAE, asserting territorial rights.
  • The ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could significantly impact global oil markets and reflect the shifting balance of power in regional geopolitics.
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