Iran announces new body to manage Strait of Hormuz as peace talks stall
Key takeaways
- 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.
- By: FRANCE 24 FILE PHOTO: A coastguard boat approaches an Indian liquefied petroleum gas carrier, as it arrives at Mundra Port via the Strait of Hormuz on March 16, 2026.
- The account of the Revolutionary Guards navy shared the same post.
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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.
By: FRANCE 24 FILE PHOTO: A coastguard boat approaches an Indian liquefied petroleum gas carrier, as it arrives at Mundra Port via the Strait of Hormuz on March 16, 2026. © Amit Dave, Reuters 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."