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Iran, US Central Command (Centcom), UAE
Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman
May 21, 2026
Verified: May 21, 2026
"Iran's new 'Persian Gulf Strait Authority' claims oversight over 22,000 sq km of the Strait of Hormuz. The US and UAE reject these claims, citing international maritime law. Tensions rise as the US military intercepts and redirects ships suspected of violating the blockade."