Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority has announced the creation of a controlled maritime zone in the Strait of Hormuz requiring vessels to obtain authorisation before passing through the waterway.

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.