Five Gulf states have formally warned shipping companies through the IMO not to comply, as analysts say Iran is deliberately expanding its claimed zone beyond even its own initial boundaries in a step-by-step assertion of territorial control.

Iran's newly created Persian Gulf Strait Authority said in a post on X on Wednesday there will be a "controlled maritime zone" at the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran’s newly created Persian Gulf Strait Authority said in a post on X on Wednesday there will be a “controlled maritime zone” at the Strait of Hormuz.The

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…

According to the Iran’s Persian Gulf Surveillance Agency, ships may pass through Iranian-controlled waters only with permission from the PGSA

Iran’s new body overseeing the Strait of Hormuz said its claimed area of control extends to Emirati waters, drawing a sharp rebuke from the Gulf neighbor.

The Persian Gulf Strait Authority released a map showing its “areas of oversight” extending to the United Arab Emirates’ ports, eliciting a rebuke from a senior Emirati official.

Iran has announced it is expanding its control over the Strait of Hormuz into foreign territory, angering neighbouring countries.

...as touts cooperation with Oman, with China & South Korea in direct contact.

Iran's new Hormuz authority claims oversight of UAE and Oman ports while launching Bitcoin-denominated shipping tolls, drawing a sharp rebuke from the UAE.

Iran has unveiled a new map of the Strait of Hormuz which it says shows the area of the vital waterway under its control.

Five Gulf states have formally warned shipping companies through the IMO not to comply, as analysts say Iran is deliberately expanding its claimed zone beyond even its own initial…

Cinque Paesi del Golfo hanno avvertito tramite l'IMO le compagnie di navigazione di non aderire. Analisti ritengono che l'Iran stia ampliando la zona rivendicata oltre i propri…

Iran claims jurisdiction over UAE and Oman waters in the Strait of Hormuz. 20 ships transiting by May 31 at 55.5% YES.

By Imad CreidiDAMMAM, Saudi Arabia, May 22 (Reuters) - Iran's publication of a new map asserting its control over the Strait of Hormuz risks extending an already punishing ordeal…