Iran officially announces new body to manage Strait of Hormuz
Iran has announced the establishment of a new authority to manage the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively closed to shipping. The Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) aims to provide updates on operations in the strait and enforce regulations on passing vessels. This move comes amid ongoing tensions and a fragile ceasefire in the region, with Iran asserting control over this critical maritime route.
- ▪Iran's Supreme National Security Council announced the formation of the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA).
- ▪The PGSA will provide real-time updates on operations in the Strait of Hormuz and enforce regulations for ships passing through.
- ▪Iran has blocked shipping through the strait since the outbreak of war with the United States and Israel on February 28.
3 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 12 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 1 centre.
- ▪ Iran announces new body to manage Strait of Hormuz as peace talks stall — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ Iran’s top security council announces new body to manage Strait of Hormuz — Straits Times — World
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Iran’s top security body announced on Monday (May 18, 2026) the formation of a new body to manage the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has effectively closed and wants to charge ships to traverse.On its official X account, the Supreme National Security Council shared a post for the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) saying it would provide “real‑time updates on the #Hormuz_Strait operations and latest developments.”Iran-Israel war LIVE updatesThe account of the Revolutionary Guards navy shared the same post.It was not immediately clear what the new body would do but earlier this month Iranian English-speaking broadcaster Press TV said it constituted a “system to exercise sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz” and that ships passing through the strait were sent “regulations” from the email…
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