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Iran's IRGC set to declare new ‘sanctions zone’ beyond Hormuz: What to know
Iran's IRGC set to declare new ‘sanctions zone’ beyond Hormuz: What to know
The latest Iranian effort to assert control over waterways in the region follows heavy US strikes targeting oil tankers.
Adam Lucente
Sep 9, 2026
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Oil tankers and cargo vessels remain anchored off Port Sultan Qaboos on June 21, 2026, in Muscat, Oman. — Elke Scholiers/Getty Images
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An Iranian official said on Wednesday the Islamic Republic will unveil a “sanctions zone” extending beyond the Strait of Hormuz as Iran looks to consolidate authority over the waterway amid increased US military action.
What happened: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesperson Brig. Gen. Hossein Mohebbi told reporters that the zone would begin at the southeast port of Chabahar and include parts of the Sea of Oman, the Arabian Sea and other “routes that could lead........
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