Iran has shown a map of its controlled zone in the Strait of Hormuz

On May 21, the Persian Gulf Control Authority of Iran (PGSA) published a map of the maritime zone in the Strait controlled by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

"The line between Kuh-e Mobarak in Iran and the southern part of the city of Fujairah in the UAE and the line connecting the Iranian island of Qeshm with the city of Umm al-Quwain in the UAE from the western part," the agency wrote on the social network X (formerly. Twitter).

The report also emphasizes that the passage of vessels through the territories controlled by Iran is carried out strictly with the permission of the PGSA.

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The Business Times newspaper noted on May 17 that the Strait of Hormuz will remain a key route for oil and gas supplies to the world market in the coming years, and new pipelines will not be able to replace it. The authors of the article emphasize that the Persian Gulf countries are actively looking for ways to avoid dependence on the Strait of Hormuz.

On May 13, the International Energy Agency (IEA) indicated a deterioration in the forecast for global oil production in 2026. The situation, as explained, is developing due to the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East. Due to the military events in the region, the global supply of raw materials may decrease by 8 million barrels per day this month.