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Iran now defines Strait of Hormuz as far larger zone: IRGC officer

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12-05-2026 | 06:40

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Iran now defines Strait of Hormuz as far larger zone: IRGC officer

Iran has expanded its definition of the Strait of Hormuz into a "vast operational area" far wider than before the Iran war, according to a senior officer in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy.

The strait is no longer viewed as a narrow stretch around a handful of islands but instead has been greatly enlarged in scope and military significance, said Mohammad Akbarzadeh, deputy political director of the IRGC Navy, the state-affiliated Fars news agency reported on ⁠Tuesday.

"In the past, the Strait of Hormuz was defined as a limited area around islands such as Hormuz and Hengam, but today this view has changed,” Akbarzadeh said.

Iranian authorities did not reply to a Reuters request for immediate comment.

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