Event Brief
IRGC officer says Hormuz zone defined as larger
Filed: May 12, 2026 at 7:05 AM ET
Summary: An IRGC officer said Iran now defines the Strait of Hormuz as a far larger zone with greater military significance.
WHO: IRGC officer
WHAT: Iran’s IRGC officer said Iran has expanded the defined zone of the Strait of Hormuz
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 6:12 AM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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