Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Monday unveiled a new map expanding its claimed maritime control beyond the Strait of Hormuz to include parts of the United Arab Emirates’ coastline. The move came as US President Donald Trump launched “Project Freedom,” a naval campaign to reopen the vital waterway, largely closed since the US-Israel war on Iran began on February 28. On the same day, the UAE reported drone and missile attacks, including one that ignited a fire at Fujairah’s energy hub. The UAE blamed Iran, which later appeared to acknowledge responsibility while accusing the US of provoking the conflict.
Analysts cited in the report said Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz has become its key strategic leverage in the ongoing war with the US and Israel. The narrow passage handles about a quarter of global seaborne oil trade, and Iran’s disruptions have slowed tanker traffic to a standstill, raising energy and shipping costs worldwide. Experts described this control as a “strategic equaliser,” allowing Iran to impose economic pressure without direct confrontation.
The fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran appeared under renewed strain following the Fujairah attack, with regional analysts warning that Gulf states may soon view Iran’s actions as an existential threat.
Share A new map featuring two red lines stretching beyond the Strait of Hormuz has become the latest symbol of the escalating war of attrition between Iran and the US. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Monday released a map marking an expa
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