IRGC Navy Publishes Map Redefining ‘Control Zone’ in Strategic Strait of Hormuz
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TEHRAN — The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has published an official map delineating a newly defined “area of control and management” in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, formally outlining a zone that extends from Kuh-e Mobarak in Iran to a point south of Fujairah in the UAE.
The publication of the map marks a significant escalation in Tehran’s maritime posturing, effectively drawing “red lines” in one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. According to state media reports, the designated zone consists of two specific boundaries:
- The Western Boundary: From the western tip of Iran’s Qeshm Island to a point east of Umm Al Quwain in the UAE.
- The Eastern Boundary: From the coastal settlement of Kuh-e Mobarak in southern Iran to a point south of Fujairah in the UAE.
IRGC officials have stated that this announcement does not represent a change in the overall management of the waterway, but rather a formal notification to international shipping. An IRGC spokesman emphasized that vessels following established protocols and coordinating with Iranian authorities would be allowed safe passage, but warned that any vessel failing to comply with Guard naval directives would face “serious risks” and could be “stopped with force”.
Shipping companies and marine insurers have been urged to take the notice seriously and follow official IRGC advisories closely to avoid potential incidents. The move is widely seen as a geopolitical signal to global powers—particularly the administration of US President Donald Trump—regarding Iran’s perceived sphere of influence and its readiness to control access to the Gulf’s critical energy corridors.
📋 Key Takeaways for Reflecto News Readers
| Aspect | Summary |
|---|---|
| The Announcement | IRGC Navy releases map of new “area of control” in Strait of Hormuz |
| Western Boundary | From Qeshm Island (Iran) to point east of Umm Al Quwain (UAE) |
| Eastern Boundary | From Kuh-e Mobarak (Iran) to point south of Fujairah (UAE) |
| Enforcement | Ships following protocols allowed safe passage; violators face “serious risks” and may be “stopped with force” |
| Context | Heightened tensions in the waterway following collapse of peace talks |
| Parliamentary Action | Iranian Parliament preparing to approve a new legal regime for the strait |
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