Iran is tightening and formalizing how commercial vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz, according to multiple reports. Iran announces it has set up a new mechanism and a new authority to administer shipping movements through the strait, including coordinating passage with Iranian military and overseeing transit approvals. Several outlets report that the system involves screening or vetting of ships before allowing transit. Some reports also describe Iran charging fees for “navigational services” or collecting tolls via the new agency. In addition, Iran is issuing updated information and mapping of the strait, with an expanded Iranian area of control described in some coverage. Separately, Iranian officials and lawmakers move toward formalizing management of Hormuz through parliamentary steps, with one account linking the development to broader uncertainty around a potential ceasefire or negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Coverage also notes that Iran warns the U.S. Navy to stay out of the strait while commercial shipping coordinates passage with Iranian authorities. The reports collectively depict a shift from informal de facto practices to a more structured regulatory regime for maritime traffic through Hormuz.