Iran defines boundaries of Strait of Hormuz, mandates coordination and permit for vessels
Tehran, May 21
The newly-launched Persian Gulf Strait Authority defined the boundaries of the Strait of Hormuz management supervision area.
In a post on X, PGSA stated that the supervision area starts from the line connecting Kuh Mobarak in Iran and the south of Fujairah in the UAE in the east of the Strait of Hormuz, to the line connecting the end of Qeshm Island in Iran and Umm al-Qaiwain in the UAE in the west of the Strait of Hormuz.
The management body said, "Frequencies in this range for passing through the Strait of Hormuz require coordination with the Persian Gulf Waterway Management and a permit from this entity."
This comes as the deadlock over US-Iran peace talks continues with no side budging from their demands. Washington has demanded complete prohibition of Iran's nuclear programme, while Tehran continue to hold onto its energy security while demanding control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran on Monday announced the launch of a new regulatory body aimed at managing and monitoring operations related to the strategically important waterway, the Strait of Hormuz.
The top security establishment of the Islamic Republic, the Supreme National Security Council, reposted a post on X where it stated that the official X account of the "Persian Gulf Strait Authority" (PGSA) is now operational.
The announcement signalled the formal establishment of a dedicated body overseeing developments and operations linked to the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical maritime trade routes for global oil and energy shipments.
Earlier this month, Iranian state media Press TV reported that Tehran had introduced a new mechanism for governing maritime traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
As per the report, all vessels intending to transit the Strait will now receive official communication via email from an address identified as info@PGSA.ir, outlining rules and regulations for passage under the newly implemented framework.
Ships are required to comply with the instructions issued under the system and obtain a transit permit before entering the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most vital oil shipping routes, which has seen a major disruption following the conflict between US-Israeli coalition forces and Iran in the West Asia region.
The initiative has been described as a sovereign governance mechanism and is now operational, Press TV reported.
— ANI
Reader Comments
So Iran is asserting its sovereignty here. I mean, it's their waters, but this permit system sounds like they're playing a dangerous game with global trade. The US and Israel won't just sit back. Hope it doesn't escalate into something bigger.
Ye kya ho raha hai? Iran is flexing its muscles, but this is a double-edged sword. If they block the strait, it's not just the West that suffers—China and India will feel the heat too. We need diplomatic solutions, not more tension in the Gulf.
This feels like Iran is trying to gain leverage in the US-Iran stalemate. But requiring permits for every vessel? That's a huge overreach. The international community should push back through the UN. Maritime freedom is not optional.
As an Indian, I'm worried. Our oil imports from the Gulf could be disrupted if things go south. But let's also see it from Iran's side—they feel threatened by US and Israeli naval presence. Maybe some dialogue can avoid a crisis. 🤔
This is classic Iran—using the strait as a bargaining chip. But honestly, the US demanding complete nuclear prohibition is also unrealistic. Both sides need to come to the table. In the meantime, India should ramp up strategic oil reserves.
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