Iran maintains administrative and military control over Hormuz Island and adjacent islands in the Strait of Hormuz, including Qeshm and Larak, as part of its northern shoreline authority during the ongoing US-Iran conflict that began in February 2026. Recent developments center on shipping disruptions, with Iran enforcing permit systems, deploying mines, and targeting vessels on unauthorized routes, while US forces have conducted strikes on Iranian military sites on Qeshm and other islands. Diplomatic talks mediated by Qatar involve Iranian conditions for partial corridor reopening, such as sanctions relief and reduced foreign military presence, but these address transit arrangements rather than territorial sovereignty. No verified shifts in island control have occurred, with trader assessments shaped by the persistence of Iranian coastal defenses and the absence of occupation or cession scenarios in current negotiations or military actions.