Iran defines boundaries of Strait of Hormuz, mandates coordination and permit for vessels

May 21, 2026

The newly-launched Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) defined the boundaries of the Strait of Hormuz management supervision area.

US sanctions Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority over Hormuz traffic control

May 28, 2026

The United States on Wednesday (local time) imposed sanctions on Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), accusing Tehran of using the body to "extort"...

Iran's new Strait of Hormuz body condemns US sanctions, vows 'no interruptions'

May 29, 2026

Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), Iran's new body to manage the passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, condemned the US sanctions on...

US Senator urges sanctions on entities paying Iran for passage via Strait of Hormuz

May 23, 2026

US Senator Tom Cotton sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent encouraging the administration to use existing authorities to sanction any entity assisting...

Iran announces launch of new regulatory body to manage Strait of Hormuz

May 18, 2026

The top security establishment of the Islamic Republic, the Supreme National Security Council, reposted a post on X where it stated that the official...

UN calls for 'no constraint' on Strait of Hormuz access amid Iran's new maritime authority

May 19, 2026

The United Nations (UN) emphasised the importance of maintaining free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, following reports that Iran on Monday announced the...