Iran Israel war LIVE updates: 'Staggering' Iran toll drives up executions, says amnesty

Iran Israel war LIVE updates: 'Staggering' Iran toll drives up executions, says amnesty

The Persian Gulf Strait Authority would provide "real-time updates" on Hormuz Strait operations and developments, said Iran's Supreme National Security Council.

Iran announces the formation of the Persian Gulf Strait Authority to manage the blocked Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflict.

Iran’s top security body announced on May 18 the formation of a new body to manage the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has effectively closed and wants to charge ships to traverse.

Tehran says Persian Gulf Strait Authority would provide “real-time updates on the Hormuz Strait operations".

Iran announced a new body to oversee the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, signalling tighter control over the strategic waterway after months of disruption linked to its war with the…