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Iran Asserts Control in Hormuz Strait | Dover News
A foreign container ship ran aground in the Strait of Hormuz after allegedly veering off Iran’s designated shipping route — a move Tehran blames on the vessel ignoring its “Route of Authority” and failing to heed Revolutionary Guard orders. The strait, vital for a fifth of global oil and gas flows, has become a flashpoint as Iran pushes to control maritime traffic and even charge fees — a stance fiercely resisted by the U.S. and Gulf allies. This incident, occurring amid high-stakes regional diplomacy, underscores Iran’s escalating maritime assertiveness, including recent confrontations with…
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