Pakistan, May 21 -- The United Arab Emirates strongly rejected Iran's claimed control over parts of the Strait of Hormuz. UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash called Iran's plan a "pipe dream" in a statement on X. Furthermore, he accused Tehran of attempting to create a new reality after suffering military setbacks during the regional conflict.

Iran's newly formed Persian Gulf Strait Authority claimed authority over waters near Fujairah in the UAE. The body announced that ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz must receive Iranian military authorization before transit. Moreover, Iranian officials released a map outlining their claimed regulatory jurisdiction across strategic waters connecting Iran and the UAE.

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