Tehran, Sept 9, 2026 (AFP) - Iran says 'prohibited zone' near Hormuz to cover parts of Gulf of Oman and beyond

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2026-09-09

Iran's Guards said on Wednesday that a new "prohibited zone" outside the Strait of Hormuz would cover parts of the Gulf of Oman and beyond, adding that they would announce the exact coordinates later. "It approximately starts from the direction of Chabahar, covering part of the Sea of Oman and another part of the Arabian Sea, along the route that can lead to the Strait of Hormuz," Guards spokesman Hossein Mohebi told state television. "If a vesse......

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