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Iran steps up claim to control Strait of Hormuz

World | 2026-05-21 at 13:38 UTC | Source: www.bbc.com
Iran steps up claim to control Strait of Hormuz
Iran publishes a map claiming "armed forces oversight" across more than 22,000 sq km of the waterway.
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