Ships Pull Back as Iran Expands Control in Strait of Hormuz

Shipping activity in the Persian Gulf is increasingly disrupted as commercial vessels steer clear of Tehran’s expanded control zone in the Strait of Hormuz.

At least 13 ships have diverted from the area after reports that Iran extended its maritime reach from south of Mount Mobarak to Fujairah, and from west of Qeshm Island to Umm al-Quwain.

At least 13 commercial ships pivot away from the redefined Iranian control zone in the Strait of Hormuz

The change in traffic patterns coincided with a UK Maritime Trade Operations warning about unidentified radio instructions, highlighting uncertainty for vessels operating in the region. The alert has reinforced caution among ship operators already facing elevated security concerns.

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