Iran announces new Strait of Hormuz transit regime and warns US warships

Iran says it has struck an oil tanker trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz

The conflict between Iran and the US appears to have reached a stalemate. The US Navy continues to prevent Iranian vessels and others from transiting to or from Iranian ports. Iran, meanwhile, threatens shipping moving in or out of the Persian Gulf region via the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has also recently said it will […] The post Iran threat to cut Hormuz undersea cables puts Gulf on edge appeared first on Asia Times.

The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the most important chokepoints, serving as a key route for global oil and natural gas exports.

The strait was free to transit before the war, but Iran now requires vessels to obtain permission and is considering a mechanism to impose service fees.

Iran is moving to redraw the maritime map around one of the world’s most vital oil chokepoints, with its top security official warning that ships could soon face Iranian sanctions simply for sailing in newly restricted waters near the Strait of Hormuz, according to state media. Mohsen Rezaei, Iran’s top security chief, said Tehran would […]

Iran’s top security chief Mohsen Rezaei on Sunday said his country would establish a “prohibited zone” near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, state media reported. “In the coming days, a prohibited zone will be announced outside the Strait of Hormuz. This zone will start from the US Navy’s blockade line and include areas of the Persian Gulf. Any ship entering this new zone will be placed on the sanctions list” of Iran, Rezaei told state television. Also on Sunday, Iranian authorities said they...

Iran to impose restricted shipping zone near Strait of Hormuz Iran plans to establish a restricted maritime zone near the Strait of Hormuz within days, state media has quoted the country’s top security official as saying. The designated area will stretch from the boundary of the US naval blockade into parts of the Gulf. Tehran will place any vessel that enters the zone on its sanctions list, the official said. Iran and Oman also expect to sign new maps regulating maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz in the coming days, according to Iranian state television.

The US and Iran attack tankers in Strait of Hormuz, as the two sides try to exert control over the strategic waterway.

Iran threatened vessels using the strait, cutting traffic and raising oil prices after the war began six months ago

The Strait of Hormuz has been severely affected in recent months, with shipping traffic through the waterway sharply declining amid Iranian threats and restrictions.

Hormuz was Iran’s best card, and it’s already been played and lost. What remains is a regime running out of money, running out of allies, and running out of time.

Iran warned on Sunday that vessels accused of violating its transit rules in the Strait of Hormuz could face penalties including detention or confiscation, signaling potential risks for shipping through one of the world’s most strategically important waterways. In a series of posts on X, Iran’s state-controlled Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) said vessels that … The post Ships violating Hormuz transit rules could be seized, Iran warns appeared first on Egypt Independent.

By Nidhi Verma and Florence TanAug 24 (Reuters) - Iran said it had blacklisted 45 tankers that had broken its rules for crossing the Strait of Hormuz, and would take action against any vessels transferring loads with them, escalating its threats over the key waterway six months into the war.The named vessels could be fined, detained and have their cargoes confiscated, according to an X post late on Sunday from the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, a new body set up by Iran to manage the strait.

Aug 24 (Reuters) - Iran has issued a warning that vessels violating its arrangements for transiting the Strait of Hormuz could face restrictions, including fines, detention, or confiscation, the Persian Gulf Strait Authority wrote in a post on X.The warning heightens risks for the charterers and shipowners whose vessels transit through the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for the world's energy shipments.

Under the article, vessels belonging to countries permitted to use the strait will be required to pay fees for services provided by Iran.

As we’ve been reporting, Iran’s security chief has threatened to halt oil flow out of the Strait of Hormuz, according to state-affiliated Press TV. Mohsen Rezaei, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, threatened to shut down all traffic through the critical waterway should any neighboring countries enter the US’ expected economic crackdown. A … The post A closer look at the Strait of Hormuz after Iran issues new threat appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Oil shipments are at a virtual standstill in the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran threatening to strike any unauthorized oil tankers that try to transit the vital waterway

Iran, which claims the strait remains under its control, has reportedly attacked several ships that tried to bypass its choke point by travelling the waterway via the north coast of Oman.

The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical focus as US control strengthens and Iran's grip weakens over it. About 80% of vessels now prefer an Omani route sanctioned by the UN, bypassing Iranian aggression despite Tehran's attempt to reassert toll collection rights.

A fuel tanker trying to enter the Persian Gulf has made an erratic series of turns and come to a halt near Iran’s Qeshm Island, as the country steps up efforts to control the Strait of Hormuz.

The US has threatened unprecedented economic pressure on Iran as military tension continues to disrupt global energy routes.

The Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management," the recently appointed head of Iran's Basij paramilitary unit said on Thursday.

SINGAPORE — Shipping traffic at the Strait of Hormuz fell below the month average toward the end of the week due to volatile sentiment between the United States and Iran, with both countries making competing claims over its control. The Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management," the recently appointed head of Iran's Basij paramilitary unit said on Thursday. Meanwhile, the United States on Thursday said it could maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely and would ratchet up economic pressure on Tehran as ceasefire talks have floundered. Commodity vessel transits at Hormuz picked up slightly on Thursday, but remained lower than the month's daily average of 12, based on Kpler data in August so far. A total of nine vessels transited the strait on Thursday, up from five the previous day, according to Kpler data. The nine vessels included five entries heading into the Gulf and four exits into the Gulf of Oman, mostly via the Iranian shipping route. Shipping risk persisted. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company said two of its vessels were attacked while transiting the Strait of

Gulf energy producers have acknowledged Iran's assertion of control over the critical Strait of Hormuz. This development occurs amidst attempts to resume passage through this essential route, which are stymied by ongoing tensions. Governments in the region prioritize peace over export delays, while Iran aims for financial easing and a prohibition of international warships, extending the disruption of global energy channels.

The Strait of Hormuz is Iran’s best leverage to get Washington to release Iran’s frozen assets, lift economic sanctions and end its naval blockade.

Washington is seeking Iranian assurances that commercial vessels will not come under fire, but Tehran says reopening the strategic waterway depends on the US fully accepting its conditions.

Iran will seek to bar US and Israeli ships from the Strait of Hormuz and require compensation from hostile countries before they’re allowed to sail through it, according to local media reports on a proposed Iran-Oman deal. Bloomberg's Abeer Abu Omar has the latest. (Source: Bloomberg)

Iranian state media on Thursday reported that Tehran could attempt to block U.S. and Israeli shipments from transiting the Strait of Hormuz under its joint venture with Oman to reopen the critical waterway to commercial traffic. Members of Iran’s parliament are reviewing a proposed bill to block “hostile” vessels from moving through the choke point...

The United States has insisted on free transit through the Strait of Hormuz and broadly called for a return to the prewar status quo.

Iran's parliament is reviewing a plan to ban ships linked to the U.S., Israel and other "hostile countries" from transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The Trump administration has rejected the plan.

The US, Iran and Oman are nearing a 60-day deal to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz without tolls, allowing shipping traffic to resume.

Tehran warns it will target US vessels attempting to alter approved shipping corridors or maintain a naval blockade.

Iran will further tighten Hormuz if US naval blockade continues, top official says A top official of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has warned that if the US continues with its naval blockade on Tehran's ports, it will further seal the Strait of Hormuz and block other strategic passages, according to IRNA. Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr,  the secretary of SNSC and a veteran Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander, said the escalation could cost the global economy, energy markets and US taxpayers dearly, IRNA reported. On Friday, Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, stressed Iran’s determination to establish mechanisms with Oman to manage traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, warning third parties against obstructing the process.  Vessels are seen anchored in Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz in a picture obtained on 18 June 2026 (AFP/Isna)

Iran said Monday that it controls the Strait of Hormuz after a pause in strikes in the war over the weekend. Reuters noted that multiple state media outlets in Iran, citing an unidentified source, reported that Tehran had forced back six ships trying to go through the strait on Monday without clearance from the Middle...

IRAN is seeking to recalibrate its control over the Strait of Hormuz by regulating maritime traffic and establishing a ‘smart management’ system that includes passage fees for vessels traversing the strait. The principal treaty governing these matters is the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), which establishes the legal framework applicable to passage through international straits. It recognises two principal regimes: innocent passage and transit passage. Under UNCLOS, innocent passage is defined as passage that is “not prejudicial to the peace, good order, or security of the coastal State”. Activities that render passage non-innocent, expressly include any threat or use of force against the sovereignty, territorial integrity, or political independence of the coastal state, or in any other manner in violation of the principles of international law embodied in the Charter of the United Nations. Nevertheless, warships enjoy a customary right to innocent passage through straits used in international navigation in times of peace as recognised in the ICJ Corfu Channel case. Innocent passage is more restrictive of the two regimes and applies within a coastal state’s territorial sea. Ships of all states enjoy the right to innocent passage through territorial seas and such passage must be continuous and expeditious. Under Article 25(3), a coastal state may temporarily suspend innocent passage in specified areas of its territorial sea, without discrimination, where necessary for its security and after due publication. Article 45 of UNCLOS applies to straits that connect a part of the high seas or an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) with the territorial sea of another state, thereby extending the innocent -passage regime to such straits used for international navigation. Iran would argue that the Strait of Hormuz falls within this special category of straits, much like the Straits of Tiran. This could, in turn, allow Iran to argue that, in specified areas of its territorial sea rather than throughout the entire strait, and upon giving due notice, it may temporarily suspend the innocent passage of foreign ships, without discrimination in form or fact, where such suspension is essential to protect its security. Iran’s newly formalised Persian Gulf Strait Authority requires vessels to obtain transit authorisation, submit cargo details and pay fees before entering the Strait of Hormuz. Under Article 37 of UNCLOS, the transit-passage regime applies to straits used for international navigation between one part of the high seas or an EEZ and another part of the high seas or an EEZ. It grants broader rights than innocent passage: submarines may transit while submerged, aircraft enjoy a right of overflight, and passage may not be suspended by the coastal state. Iran signed UNCLOS in 1982 but never ratified it. Under Article 34 of the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties, a treaty does not, of itself, create obligations for a state that is not a party to it. As per this view, the legal basis for subjecting Iran to the transit-passage regime established under a treaty it has not ratified is questionable, unless it can be shown that the regime exists as a rule of customary international law — a proposition that, in this case, is not fully established. The US, however, maintains that the right of transit passage is part of customary international law, even though it has not ratified UNCLOS. In 1959, Iran extended its territorial sea to 12 nautical miles, citing security concerns over Hormuz. Upon signing UNCLOS in 1982, it declared that transit passage was not part of customary international law but was, instead, a treaty compromise binding only on state parties. Iran has maintained this position in its domestic law despite the Revolution. The 1964 Maritime Code, a 1981 decree left un-amended after the conclusion of UNCLOS, the 1993 Act on Marine Areas — which requires prior authorisation for numerous categories of vessels, including warships — and the 2012 amendments, all treat Hormuz as subject only to innocent passage. Assuming arguendo that the right of transit passage applies, Iran would nevertheless maintain that passage through its territorial sea within the Strait of Hormuz remains governed by the innocent-passage regime, with the right to temporarily suspend for security reasons, particularly against belligerent states such as the US and its allies. However, the innocent-passage regime prohibits imposing a fee merely for the right of passage. Consequently, any charge imposed solely for passage, or applied discriminatorily, would be legally questionable. Articles 16(4) and 18 of the 1958 Convention on the Territorial Sea and the Contiguous Zone prohibit charges for mere innocent passage through straits. Although Iran and the US are not parties to UNCLOS, it is worth noting that Article 26 of the Convention permits charges only for specific services actually rendered to a foreign vessel during innocent passage and requires that such charges be imposed without discrimination. Iran’s newly formalised Persian Gulf Strait Authority requires vessels to obtain transit authorisation, submit cargo details and pay fees before entering the Strait of Hormuz. This policy, however, is strongly disputed internationally. Although Iran’s sovereignty supports the exercise of administrative, environmental and customs jurisdiction, international law strictly limits passage fees to reimbursement for specific services actually rendered. To justify its tolls, Iran points to Turkiye’s fee system under the 1936 Montreux Convention and Egypt’s Suez Canal tolls. Unlike the Bosphorus, however, Hormuz is not governed by an existing multilateral treaty legitimising such fees, and, unlike the Suez Canal, Iran has not demonstrated that it provides dedicated services or maintenance for the strait. If Iran is able — with or without Oman — to conclude an internationally recognised multilateral treaty, attracting a sufficient number of consenting states, that treaty could provide a legal basis for passage tolls, even if opposed by states such as the US. Without such a widely ratified treaty, Iran may struggle to justify a toll system legally, particularly one that is not linked to services actually provided and that accords preferential treatment to certain states. Sikander Shah is a professor of law at Lums.Sana Afraz is an international law expert. Published in Dawn, July 27th, 2026

In recent weeks, Iran has hit tankers using a route hugging the Omani coast to traverse the strait, in a bid to strongarm vessels into using its own waters and pay for safe passage

While the Trump administration says it is open to diplomacy, Iran so far has refused to loosen its grip over the crucial oil shipping corridor in the Persian Gulf.

With missiles replacing merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz, activity in the world's most critical energy corridor is grinding to a halt—and a controversial proposal to charge for safe passage is gaining traction.

Iran says it has intercepted vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as the confrontation with the United States sharpens around one of the world’s most vital maritime chokepoints for oil shipments. In a statement, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said “Four violating ships, with the mischief and support of American terrorists… intended to disrupt and exit the […]

Recognizing Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz could set a dangerous precedent, with other countries attempting to claim important waterways, analysts say.

Having choked off shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran is now using the Houthis to extend its threat to global trade and energy supplies beyond the Persian Gulf.

"Under no circumstances will allow... the United States to interfere in the management" of the strategic waterway, while warning Gulf countries that any cooperation with the US would be considered "an act of war".

The Strait of Hormuz’s southern route remained open to shipping on Sunday despite Iran declaring the waterway closed as tit-for-tat attacks between the US and Tehran escalated, a maritime advisory group said.

By Jonathan SaulLONDON, July 10 (Reuters) - Countries should reject efforts by Iran to impose sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran's "unilateral decision" to create a body to control traffic through the waterway, the U.N. shipping agency's governing council agreed on Friday.The U.S. and Iran exchanged hostilities this week, including U.S. military airstrikes, prompted by attacks on ships that Washington said Tehran carried out.

Iran has warned that it could shut down the strategic Strait of Hormuz if the United States follows through on threats to launch fresh military strikes, further escalating tensions in the Gulf. According to an Iranian security official quoted by state broadcaster Press TV, Tehran remains committed to maintaining control over maritime traffic through the […] Iran warns it could close Strait of Hormuz as tensions rise over possible new US strikes

Iran’s Strait of Hormuz mining strategy is intended to channel commercial shipping into sea lanes near its shores, making it easier to control traffic and collect tolls, the US Navy’s top military official said today.

Iran will impose maritime service fees in the Strait of Hormuz after a 60-day toll-free period, offering preferential treatment to friendly nations. The US has opposed the move, warning it could threaten free navigation and global energy flows.

Iran will impose maritime service fees in the Strait of Hormuz after a 60-day toll-free period, offering preferential treatment to friendly nations. The US has opposed the move, warning it could...

The strait normally carries one-fifth of the world's crude oil and liquefied natural gas, but it was all but closed by Iran during the Middle East war, sending energy prices soaring.

Iran warns US against interference in Strait of Hormuz Iran said on Thursday that any US interference in the Strait of Hormuz would trigger a "decisive and rapid" response, adding that the continued presence of US air assets across the waterway endangered regional security, Iranian state media reported. Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, which coordinates Iran's armed forces operations, said all tanker and commercial vessels must follow routes designated by Tehran for safe passage through the strait, adding that deviations or failure to comply with navigation protocols would face an immediate response.

By Parisa Hafezi, Jonathan Saul and Angus McDowallDUBAI/LONDON, July 1 (Reuters) - Iran is determined to win international recognition of its control over the Strait of Hormuz and ability to levy fees on ships entering or leaving the Gulf even if it has to do so by force, two senior Iranian sources said.

Iran pushes for formal control over Strait of Hormuz Iran is seeking international recognition of its control over the Strait of Hormuz and its ability to charge vessels entering or leaving the Gulf, two senior Iranian sources have told Reuters. The sources said Tehran is prepared to enforce that position by force if necessary. Under this month’s interim agreement with the United States to end their three-month conflict, Iran agreed to allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without charge for 60 days. But Tehran believes the wording of the deal still gives it authority over which vessels can pass and which route they must use through the narrow waterway. The sources said Iran also wants lasting formal recognition of that authority once the interim period ends. They added that Iranian negotiators will not move on to other disputes in continuing talks with Washington until the issue is settled. If the interim agreement expires without an extension, Iran would begin charging ships for passage in mid-August, the sources said.

Iran reiterated its determination to oversee and control maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz ahead of a fresh round of talks in Qatar on formally ending its war with the US. Tyler Kendall reports on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)

Iran allegedly attacked commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz to counter a new southern corridor developed by the U.S. and Oman, analysts say.

A top Iranian official has reiterated Tehran's determination to maintain control over maritime traffic moving through the Strait of Hormuz, raising the stakes ahead of fresh negotiations with the US. Bloomberg's Abeer Abu Omar reports from Dubai. (Source: Bloomberg)

A top Iranian official reiterated the country’s determination to maintain control over maritime traffic moving through the Strait of Hormuz, raising the stakes ahead of fresh negotiations with the US on ending their war for good.

A top Iranian official reiterated the country’s determination to maintain control over maritime traffic moving through the Strait of Hormuz, raising the stakes ahead of fresh negotiations with the US on ending their war for good.

Iran has set up an agency to vet ships and collect information on crews, destination and cargo. It had also demanded payment in at least some cases.

Tehran believes it should control the shipping route but its neighbour has its own plans for reopening itThe strait of Hormuz is Iran’s chief bargaining tool in the negotiations with the US and so it was always likely to be the greatest point of contention. Every inch of the 24-mile-wide waterway is being contested in a test of wills and patience.For Iran, the continuation of the dispute is not a problem so long as it does not lose control. Continue reading...

Tehran has continued to insist on controlling passage through the vital strait, through which a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas travel in normal times, something it did not have before the war.

Although a ceasefire took effect in April, sporadic violence has continued in the Gulf region, with ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz often the spark. The post Iran warns ships not to bypass its chosen Hormuz route appeared first on Vanguard News.

Iran's top diplomat warned Sunday that any attempt by shipping to bypass its preferred route through the Strait of Hormuz would "increase tensions" in the Middle East, as US and Iranian forces again traded attacks across the vital seaway.The exchanges underscored the fragility of a Pakistan-brokered agreement aimed at ending the war launched by the United States and Israel in February, which disrupted shipping through the strait and rattled global energy markets.

Tehran rejects U.S.-Gulf call for unrestricted navigation as shipping tensions persist.

After Iran weaponized the waterway by making it too dangerous for businesses, experts say, the country is now looking to charge fees to vessels seeking to transit the vital water.

Iran signals lasting changes to Strait of Hormuz governance, asserting greater control over a vital oil route while pursuing sanctions relief.

Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Tehran following US-Iran talks in Switzerland, as negotiations continue over regional security arrangements and the future of the key shipping route. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

In a bold statement, Iran's chief negotiator, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, affirmed Tehran's control over the crucial Strait of Hormuz, dismissing any pre-war stipulations. Concurrently, negotiations in Switzerland culminated in securing $12 billion worth of Iranian assets stuck overseas. Additionally, Iran consented to create a communication framework to monitor maritime activities in the vital waterway, aimed at preventing possible clashes and misunderstandings.

The update comes even as industry trackers showed Iranian tankers have continued to sail through the strait.

Iran has said it is closing the Strait of Hormuz, just hours after it signed a ceasefire deal with the US.

Iran's new Strait Authority is mandating insurance for ships in the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of future passage fees. While currently free, this move follows a 60-day interim agreement to restore traffic. Observers suggest Iran is establishing a new regulatory framework, potentially challenging international maritime law. Discussions with Oman and regional nations are ongoing regarding future service and safety fees.

The Persian Gulf Strait Authority has announced that ships that submit "compliant transit requests" would be allowed to transit the Strait.

Iran said ships that cross the Strait of Hormuz need its permission to pass the vital waterway, in a document that sets the stage for future tolling arrangements by requiring them to buy insurance from Tehran.

Iran plans maritime transit fees for the Strait of Hormuz post-US agreement, despite ongoing regional tensions. Israel reaffirms its security zone in Lebanon and commitment to preventing Iran's nuclear ambitions. The US urges a ceasefire, while Iran seeks regional support for reconstruction. Economic recovery for Iran is expected to be gradual.

Iran's strait authority to facilitate ships' passage through Hormuz Iran's Supreme National Security Council said in a statement on Thursday that the country's Persian Gulf Strait Authority will take measures to issue fast authorisations to ships wanting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz as per the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by Tehran and Washington. Measures on mine clearance will be carried out under the Islamabad MoU, though ships are advised to stick to the path and timing allocated by the authority, the statement published by state media added. Meanwhile, the maritime security threat level in the Strait of Hormuz has been reduced to moderate, said the US-led Combined Maritime Forces' Joint Maritime Information Centre. In this picture obtained from Iran's ISNA news agency on 18 June 2026, vessels are seen anchored in Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz (Amirhossein Khorgooei/ISNA/AFP)

Iran announces plans to bring in maritime fees for strait of Hormuz  The GuardianThree reasons ships are not sailing through the Strait of Hormuz yet  BBCOil flowing through the strait, says Vance, but Israeli strikes in Lebanon raise doubts over peace  ReutersUS-Iran accord opens way for Hormuz charges, industry warns  Financial TimesFirst Saudi Supertankers Start Crossing Hormuz After Deal  Bloomberg.com

Tehran says fees to cover cost of managing waterway will come into effect at end of 60-day negotiation periodMiddle East crisis – live updatesIran has announced plans to introduce a system of maritime fees in the strait of Hormuz in two months, after the 60-day period of negotiation that has been triggered by the signing of the memorandum of understanding.Tehran, claiming a historic victory over the US, said the strait was under its control and a European plan for a naval mission to escort ships though the strait would not be welcome. Continue reading...

Senior U.S. officials disclosed the contents of the memorandum of understanding with Iran. The MOU pledges 60 days of toll-free shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz inflicted global pain during the months-long conflict with the U.S. and Israel. A tentative deal is in place, but questions remain about the key waterway.

By John Irish and Parisa HafeziEVIAN-LES-BAINS, France, June 15 (Reuters) - France and Britain are pushing plans for a multinational naval mission to safeguard shipping through the Strait of Hormuz if a U.S.-Iran ceasefire materialises, although it is doubtful whether Tehran would be prepared to accept any such operation.Diplomats say Iran has signalled strong opposition to any foreign military presence in the waterway and could seek to impose transit fees on shipping — a red line for European powers — making its stance decisive for any deployment.

US forces intercepted Iranian drones targeting commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, ensuring safe passage. This occurs amidst ongoing diplomatic talks between Washington and Tehran concerning Iran's nuclear program, sanctions relief, and the strategic waterway's future. Iran's Foreign Minister outlined potential agreements, including lifting the US naval blockade and compensation for Iran.

Iran’s terrorist Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) declared on Wednesday that the Strait of Hormuz is “closed to the passage of all vessels” after the United States retaliated against Iranian attacks. The post Hormuz Update: Iran Claims to Halt Shipping Again, U.S. Says Strait ‘Open for Transit’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Iran's military command said Thursday it will target any ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz, after it struck two vessels attempting to pass through the strategic waterway, as talks to end the war faltered. The post Iran says will target any vessel traffic in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Vanguard News.

TEHRAN — Iran's military command said Thursday it will target any ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz, after it struck two vessels attempting to pass through the strategic waterway. "Any vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz will be targeted" the Khatam al-Anbiya command said, according to Tasnim news agency, adding that the strait is now "completely closed to all types of vessel", following fresh U.S. airstrikes against Iran. The Iranian navy, quoted by state television IRIB and the Mehr agency, said that "two ships attempting to illegally pass through the Strait of Hormuz were hit".

June 11 (Reuters) - Iran's top joint military command announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, including oil tankers and commercial ships, saying any vessel that will attempt passage will be shot at. (Reporting by Menna Alaa El Din, Ahmed Tolba and Yomna Ehab; Editing by Chris Reese)

June 8 (Reuters) - The Strait of Hormuz will be open but under new conditions to be set by Iran and Oman, including a transit fee, Iran's ambassador to Moscow was quoted as saying on Monday.The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has largely cut oil flows via the strait, which before the conflict saw one-fifth of the world's oil pass through. Several tankers have managed to leave the Gulf recently, but oil and liquefied natural gas flows are still severely constrained.

Iran says it will seek to impose service fees for ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for ensuring the vessels’ security, as opposed to transit tolls. Iran “is not seeking to collect passage fees, transit duties, or transit rights payments,” the country’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said in an interview with the … The post Iran says it’s looking to impose service fees, not tolls, in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Egypt Independent.

In late February 2026, Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz to foreign shipping. What began as a chaotic wartime closure has, in the past few days, hardened into something more consequential: an official sovereign toll regime, codified in Iranian law, and priced in cryptocurrency.On May 18, Iran operationally launched the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, a formal state bureaucracy with its own internet domain (pgsa.ir), account on X, and contact email. Since then, Tehran has delineated a “management supervision area” across the strait and announced a transit-permit scheme that converts Hormuz from an international waterway into a vetted toll plaza.Under the The post The Toll Booth at the Throat of World Trade appeared first on War on the Rocks.

As the US and Iran continue to negotiate favourable terms for a peace deal, the Strait of Hormuz has been shut to commercial vessels. However, several Indian-flagged vessels have been able to cross the tense waterway.

The United States Treasury announced sanctions Wednesday against Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority, Tehran's new agency that collects fees for traveling through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The post US Treasury sanctions Iran authorities overseeing Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Vanguard News.

The sanctioned Persian Gulf Strait Authority is a new agency that collects fees from those traveling through the strategic waterway.

Iran effectively shuttered the crucial waterway in the early days of the war and in mid-April the US responded by imposing its own blockade on Iranian ports.

Iran is trying to assert its control over the strait by charging for passage. Experts say it is unlikely to happen, but the threat has unsettled the shipping industry.

Iran is asserting unprecedented control over the strategically critical waterway, with ships reportedly facing screening processes, transit approvals and potential Bitcoin-backed insurance requirements.

With Iran now in de facto control of the strait, the system can involve intense vetting by the Iranian government and sometimes fees in exchange for safe passage.

Iran announces controlled maritime zone for ships transiting Strait of Hormuz 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. In a post on X, the authority said the zone extends from Kuh-e Mubarak in Iran to south of Fujairah in the UAE at the eastern entrance of the strait, and from the tip of Qeshm Island to Umm al-Quwain at the western entrance. It added that any transit through the zone “requires coordination with and authorization from the authority”, indicating tighter Iranian oversight of one of the world’s most important shipping routes.

Reuters tracked a tanker's route through the Strait of Hormuz to see how it navigated a new Iranian transit regime that involves vetting and occasional fees for vessels trying to sail through a crucial waterway choked by conflict.

CAIRO, May 20 (Reuters) - Iran is seeking to establish a mechanism with Oman to ensure sustainable security in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei told state TV on Wednesday.He said Iran was ready to develop protocols for safe shipping traffic in cooperation with other coastal states, without providing further details.

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 United States and Israel. Tehran says the authority will manage maritime traffic and provide updates as tolls and restrictions reshape global shipping.

Iran's top security body announced on Monday 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." FRANCE 24's Reza Sayah reports from Tehran.

Iran’s top security body has formed a new authority to manage Hormuz Strait traffic, effectively controlling the vital waterway and charging ships tolls. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-forms-new-maritime-agency-to-control-hormuz-strait-traffic/

Tehran has launched a formal body to manage and charge ships for transit through the Strait of Hormuz in a highly-contested move as tankers pile up in the waterway and peace talks remain deadlocked.

Iran has formed a new body to manage the Strait of Hormuz. It comes as peace talks with the United States appeared to remain stalled. It's not clear what the new body will do, but earlier this month Iranian media said vessels seeking transit would have to apply to it for a permit - disclosing ownership, insurance, crew, and cargo.

Iran has largely blocked shipping through the vital Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of war with the United States and Israel on February 28.

Iran's top security body said the newly formed Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) would regulate and administer transit operations in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran is in talks with Oman to construct a mechanism to direct commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Foreign Ministry said Monday, as Tehran looks to formalize control over the vital waterway.

Iran has largely blocked shipping through the vital strait since the outbreak of war with the United States and Israel on February 28

Iran's top security body announced on Monday the formation of a new body to manage the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has effectively closed and wants to charge ships to traverse. The post Iran officially announces new body to manage Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Vanguard News.

In a post on X, Azizi said the proposed mechanism has been developed within the framework of Iran's national sovereignty and with the aim of ensuring the security of international trade. He further stated that only commercial vessels and parties cooperating with Iran would be permitted to benefit from the mechanism. Azizi also said that the proposed route would remain closed to operators associated with the so-called "freedom project" (United States)

Iran is preparing to introduce a new mechanism to regulate shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, including designated routes and service fees, that will be announced soon, the hea...

Tehran: Iranian state television said on Saturday that European countries were in talks with Tehran over transit for ships through the Strait of Hormuz."Following the passage of ships from East Asian countries, notably China, Japan and Pakistan, we received information today indicating that Europeans have also begun negotiations with the Revolutionary Guards navy" to get permission to pass, state television reported, without specifying which countries.Iran has largely blocked shipping through the vital strait since the outbreak of war with the United States and Israel on February 28. A fragile ceasefire has been in place since April 8.Also Read: Iran plans new Hormuz transit mechanism, says only cooperating nations will benefitIts grip over the waterway has rattled global markets and given Tehran significant leverage, while the United States has imposed its own naval blockade on Iranian ports.In peacetime, the route accounts for roughly a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments, along with other key commodities.Iran has in recent days allowed passage for dozens of ships including from China "after an agreement on Iran's strait management protocols," the Guards, the ideological arm of Iran's military, said in a statement.Since the war broke out, Iran has repeatedly said that maritime traffic through the strait would "not return to its pre-war status" and last month said it has received the first revenue from tolls it imposed on the waterway.Also Read: Why Trump’s pressure tactics fail to bring Iran to negotiating tableOn Saturday, Ebrahim Azizi, head of the Iranian parliament's national security commission, said Iran "has prepared a professional mechanism to manage traffic" through the strait, adding that it will be "unveiled soon"."In this process, only commercial vessels and parties cooperating with Iran will benefit from it," he noted, adding that "the necessary fees will be collected for specialized services"."This route will remain closed to the operators of the so-called 'freedom project'," he said, referring to a temporary US military operation to guide stranded commercial ships through the strait.

Iran's Parliament took a step closer to formalizing its management over the Strait of Hormuz, the head of its National Security Foreign Policy Committee announced Wednesday, in a move that could further weaken a ceasefire between Washington and Tehran.

Iran has implemented new regulations requiring ships to obtain transit authorisation and pay tolls to navigate the Strait of Hormuz, asserting control over this crucial waterway. Iran has reportedly set up the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA).

Iran is trying to force shippers to comply with a new protocol for transiting the Strait of Hormuz — or risk attack. Tehran has laid out a set of new rules for vessels seeking to transit the strait, according to a document seen by CNN, pressing ahead with efforts to formalize control over the waterway … The post Iran imposes new rules for Strait of Hormuz in bid to secure wartime gains appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Iran has created a government agency to vet and tax vessels seeking passage through the crucial Strait of Hormuz, a shipping data company has reported, as Tehran said it was reviewing the latest US proposals for ending the war. The Iranian effort to formalise control over the channel raised new concerns about international shipping, with hundreds of commercial ships bottled up in the Persian Gulf and unable to reach the open sea. Still, hope that the two-month conflict could soon be over buoyed international markets. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei on Thursday said the Islamic Republic was reviewing messages from Pakistan, which is mediating peace negotiations, but Iran "as not yet reached a conclusion, and no response has been given to the US side", Iranian state TV reported. Late in the day, Iranian state media said the country's armed forces exchanged fire with "the enemy" on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. It is the largest Iranian island in the Persia

Late in the day, Iranian state media said the country's armed forces exchanged fire with "the enemy" on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz.

The Iranian government this week launched an agency to administer tolls on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, as officials in Tehran consider a proposal from the Trump administration to end hostilities. The new agency, called the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, will approve ship transits and collect tolls in the key waterway, according to shipping...

The establishment of an entity seeking to control maritime transportation in the Strait of Hormuz is the latest sign that Iran wants to formalize authority in the strategic waterway.

Iran has created a government agency to control and tax vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz

Iran has launched a new mechanism for governing maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

May 5 (Reuters) - Iran has set up a new mechanism to manage the transit of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Press TV reported on Tuesday.Iran has warned the U.S. Navy to stay out of the Strait of Hormuz and that ​commercial vessels will need to coordinate any passage with its military. It ​also issued a new ⁠map of the strait with an expanded Iranian area of control. (Reporting by Menna Alaa El-Din and Yomna EhabEditing by Gareth Jones)