"Strait of Hormuz has grown larger," says IRGC as Iran redefines waterway as 500-km operational zone

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy declared the expansion of the Strait of Hormuz's operational zone to a vast strategic corridor of approximately 500 kilometers. This signifies a shift from the previous limited definition around islands and expands Iran's military oversight. The move coincides with heightened regional tensions following the US and Israel's recent military actions.