Restricted maritime zone to extend into Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea: IRGC spokesperson

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An IRGC spokesperson says that a restricted maritime area extending from Chabahar in Iran into parts of the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea is on the horizon, according to Al Jazeera.

They add that any ship passing through the area will be sanctioned and its exact coordinates will be announced.

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