In Iranian sources, the Strait of Hormuz is the strategic gateway of the Persian Gulf and one of the world's most important energy transit routes, much of it in Iranian waters. The official Iranian narrative emphasizes the navy's role in securing the waterway and its importance in deterrence.
Compiled from the official narrative and sources of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Assessments of these topics differ across sources; this entry reflects the official Iranian narrative.
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