does iran territory water cover whole strait hormuz in the narrowest path?
No, Iranian territorial waters do not cover the entire Strait of Hormuz. At its narrowest point (about
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miles wide), the strait is divided between the territorial waters of Iran to the north and Oman to the south.
- Shared Control: Both nations have 12-nautical-mile territorial seas, covering the entire width of the narrow passage.
- Shipping Lanes: Shipping traffic passes through a designated 2-mile-wide, two-way channel that lies within these combined territorial waters.
- International Law: Despite being territorial waters, this area is recognized under international law as a transit passage where foreign ships have the right to safe passage.
While Iran possesses dominant military control over the northern side, it does not hold unilateral ownership of the entire strait, according to Wikipedia and The New York Times.
