Greater Tunb Island Latest News
The U.S. military’s Central Command recently said that it had launched airstrikes on Greater Tunb Island in the Strait of Hormuz, targeting Iranian defence installations and missile sites.
About Greater Tunb Island
- It is a small island in the Persian Gulf near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz.
- Area: Approximately 10.3 sq. km.
- The island, under Iranian control since 1971, is regarded as a strategically important location in the strait.
- Iran has established military facilities, including naval installations and an airstrip, on the island.
- Along with Lesser Tunb and Abu Musa, Greater Tunb overlooks the approach to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which about one-fifth of the world’s oil supply passes.
- It plays an important role in monitoring and influencing traffic through one of the world’s busiest maritime trade routes.
- Point of contention between Iran and UAE:
- Iran assumed control of three islands, Abu Musa, Greater Tunb and Lesser Tunb, in 1971.
- Since then, the United Arab Emirates has maintained its claim over them.
- The sovereignty of the three islands has remained a longstanding source of dispute between Tehran and Abu Dhabi.
News: TH
Last updated on Sep, 2026
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