Iran publishes a new map of the Strait of Hormuz in an apparent effort to reinforce its claim of control over a wider stretch of the waterway. The BBC reports that the map states that Iran’s “armed forces oversight” covers more than 22,000 square kilometres of the strait. The Daily Mail similarly says Iran has unveiled a map describing the area of the vital sea route that it considers under its control. The reporting indicates that the presentation is intended to communicate an expanded geographic area tied to Iran’s authority, rather than a new operational incident. Other outlets do not provide additional corroborating details in the provided excerpts, including the exact boundaries shown on the map or how other countries or international bodies respond. The information that is common across sources is the act of publishing the map and Iran’s stated purpose: to assert that its forces oversee and control a defined section of the Strait of Hormuz, which is a key shipping chokepoint for regional and global trade.