Iran formalizes new authority to manage Strait of Hormuz navigation and transit fees

May 29, 2026, 1:54:18 PM UTC(2 hours ago)

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Iran has established the Persian Gulf Strait Authority to oversee maritime traffic and collect transit fees from vessels passing through the waterway
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the new administration aligns with Iranian sovereign responsibilities and international legal frameworks
The United States Treasury Department responded by imposing sanctions on the newly formed authority and threatening penalties against any partners paying the fees
Tensions remain high as Iran frames control of the strait as strategic leverage while the U.S. insists the passage must remain open to international shipping
Market analysts report that the ongoing dispute has contributed to significant volatility in global energy markets and shipping insurance costs

IRAN'S FOREIGN MINISTER ARAQCHI: WE DISCUSSED HORMUZ AND ITS FUTURE ADMINISTRATION IN LINE WITH OUR SOVEREIGN RESPONSIBILITIES AND INTERNATIONAL LAW