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Iran exerts significant control over the Strait of Hormuz via the garrisoned islands of Abu Musa and Greater and Lesser Tunb.

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Strait of Hormuz, Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb

Who
Iran, United Arab Emirates
What
Iran exerts significant control over the Strait of Hormuz via the garrisoned islands of Abu Musa and Greater and Lesser Tunb.
When
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:50:05 GMT · 2h 45m ago
Where
Strait of Hormuz, Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb ·
Why
The islands, seized by Iran in 1971 from the UAE, are utilized by Iran to control access to the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran's control over these strategic islands allows it to exert significant influence over maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy chokepoint.

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