Iran War Reveals Deep Divisions in Gulf Region

Middle Eastern outlets highlight Iran’s claim that its Revolutionary Guards now effectively control the Strait of Hormuz and can block or condition US naval access. They frame US escort plans as a test of Iran’s red lines and of Gulf states’ willingness to rely on American protection. Regional coverage also notes that Iran has tabled a peace plan that would create new rules for Hormuz, which some Gulf governments fear could lock in Tehran’s influence.

• •Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have unveiled a map that places the Strait of Hormuz within zones they say they control.
• •Iranian officials warn that any US military escort through Hormuz will be treated as a breach of the ceasefire.
• •Iranian sources claim two missiles were fired at a US vessel near the Strait of Hormuz.
• •Gulf media report that the maritime threat level in Hormuz remains at a “critical” level.
• •Iran’s peace proposal includes a new system for managing Hormuz traffic that could reduce direct US naval involvement.