Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz

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Following the 2026 war, Iran has asserted sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, increasing its total area and adding to its territorial waters. It has done this by regulating maritime traffic and collecting transit fees. Iran's claim of sovereignty over the strait clashes with international maritime norms and the United States's insistence on free passage, leading to ongoing geopolitical tensions with other Middle Eastern countries, continued military clashes with the US, and ongoing negotiations with Oman over joint management of the waterway to cement Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.

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