05/21/2026
🚨 NEW | Iran’s newly created “Persian Gulf Strait Authority” has declared that a large area of the Persian Gulf now falls under Iranian military supervision — including waters claimed by the UAE and Oman.
Iran described the move as part of a “regulatory jurisdiction” system tied to its growing efforts to formalize control over the Strait of Hormuz.
💡 KEY POINTS:
▪️ The new authority is expected to oversee vessel compliance with Iranian transit procedures in the strait.
▪️ Analysts warn Iran could use these rules to pressure ships into paying “security” fees or force countries into separate transit agreements.
▪️ Iran could also accuse vessels of violating its procedures and take action against them.
▪️ Tehran reportedly sees control over the Strait of Hormuz as a major deterrent against future U.S. or allied military operations.
▪️ Critics argue that any recognition of Iranian authority over international waterways could significantly reshape regional and global maritime norms.
— TrueSignal 📡