Iran to declare new maritime restricted zone near Strait of Hormuz

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Iran is preparing to declare a new maritime restricted zone outside the Strait of Hormuz in the coming days. Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, stated that this zone will extend from the line of the US naval blockade into various sectors of the Persian Gulf. Any vessel entering this new area will be added to Iran's sanctions list.

Simultaneously, Iran and Oman are reportedly nearing a final agreement to establish a temporary transit corridor through the Strait of Hormuz. This corridor, which would be under Iranian management, aims to facilitate safer passage for essential goods. Rezaei noted that while the Strait is currently under Iranian military control with significantly reduced traffic, the new corridor could provide a managed alternative.

Tensions have escalated following recent maritime exchanges. Iran claims to have tested an anti-ship missile over a US warship within the last 48 hours. In response to previous missile launches, US forces reportedly struck three Iranian oil tankers. The US military maintains a blockade of Iranian ports using over 20 warships to exert economic pressure.

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[● 2 SOURCES] The proposed framework for sharing revenue from the Strait of Hormuz has not been finalized by Iran.
[● 3 SOURCES] Iran is seeking to establish a framework with Oman for the management of the Strait of Hormuz.
[● 2 SOURCES] Oman has not agreed to receive service fees from tankers, even on a voluntary basis.
[● 2 SOURCES] Oman rejected Iran's proposal to jointly collect security and environmental service fees from commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
[● 2 SOURCES] The IRGC spokesperson reported that agreements had been reached regarding revenue sharing in the Strait of Hormuz.
[○ 1 SOURCE] An oil tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile and disabled near the entrance of the Strait of Hormuz.
[● 5 SOURCES] During the original October 7 attacks, Iran and Hezbollah were not given prior notice and did not immediately participate in a full ground invasion.
[● 6 SOURCES] Hezbollah and Hamas have increased coordination to pressure Israel from multiple fronts.
[● 9 SOURCES] Iran is reportedly preparing a multi-front assault against Israel modeled on the October 7 attacks.
[● 5 SOURCES] The IRGC is conducting joint training exercises with proxies and increasing drone and missile production.
[● 9 SOURCES] A potential new attack would involve simultaneous action from Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis, and Iraqi militias.
[● 5 SOURCES] There is currently no confirmed information regarding a specific decision or date for such an attack.