Iran steps up claim to control Strait of Hormuz
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Source: BBC News
Published: 2026-05-21 23:38 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Defence, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Elections, Trade & Sanctions, World News, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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Iran has said it is significantly expanding the area around the Strait of Hormuz over which it claims military control in an effort to assert its sovereignty of the key trade route.
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