Iran announces and formalizes a new system for managing vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, combining administrative control measures with a broader diplomatic posture toward the United States. Multiple outlets report that Iran is setting up a mechanism and/or agency to administer transits, including expanded coordination with Iran’s authorities and tighter screening or approvals for commercial shipping. Reports also say Iran has issued updated maps showing expanded areas under Iranian control and has warned foreign naval forces—particularly U.S. warships—against altering routes or attempting to operate in ways Tehran says would amount to a blockade. Some coverage describes the system as involving checkpoints, intense vetting, and possible fees for safe passage, while another report says ships may face additional insurance arrangements. Several articles frame the moves as part of Iran’s ongoing negotiations and efforts to seek sanctions relief, while also noting that Iran’s parliament is taking steps that could further codify or formalize its control. Overall, the changes aim to regulate maritime traffic through the critical oil route under Iranian oversight, while raising tensions over how the U.S. and other navies would operate in the area.