The Strait of Hormuz belongs to Iran.

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INSUFFICIENT LEANING

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Is it true that the Strait of Hormuz belongs to Iran?

Unclear. The retrieved items treat the Strait of Hormuz as an international waterway bordered by Iran, Oman and the UAE, and describe Iran's strategic use of it rather than ownership; none directly settles the sovereignty question the claim asserts.

Verdict: PARTIAL LEAN · 0 sources for, 6 against · Last checked 2 Oct 2026

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Evidence against · 6

Strait of Hormuz - Wikipedia

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Strait of Hormuz - Wikipedia. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz

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Iran could disrupt Strait of Hormuz navigation

2018

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Iran could disrupt Strait of Hormuz navigation. (2018). doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1108/oxan-db236650

Can Iran Restrict Navigation in the Strait of Hormuz? "Between Treaty Law and Customary Uncertainty"

2026

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Ismail, A. A. (2026). Can Iran Restrict Navigation in the Strait of Hormuz? "Between Treaty Law and Customary Uncertainty". doi.org. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.6645778

Analysis of Iran's Maritime Strategy in the Strait of Hormuz Under Admiral Tangsiri's Leadership

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Analysis of Iran's Maritime Strategy in the Strait of Hormuz Under Admiral Tangsiri's Leadership. (n.d.). cir.nii.ac.jp. https://doi.org/10.55927/marcopolo.v2i10.11448

Persian Gulf: Strait of Hormuz: Iran, Oman and United Arab Emirates: Musandam Peninsular to Bandar-e...

1858

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Persian Gulf: Strait of Hormuz: Iran, Oman and United Arab Emirates: Musandam Peninsular to Bandar-e.... (1858). discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C11439879

Encyclopedia of the United Nations and International Agreements: G to M

2003

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Osmańczyk, E. J. (2003). Encyclopedia of the United Nations and International Agreements: G to M. books.google.com. http://books.google.com/books?id=fSIMXHMdfkkC&dq=The+Strait+of+Hormuz+belongs+to+Iran.&hl=&as_pt=BOOKS&source=gbs_api

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