Iran enforces new 'sovereign' transit rules in Strait of Hormuz; mandates prior permits for vessels
- Posted on May 6, 2026
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Iran enforces new 'sovereign' transit rules in Strait of Hormuz; mandates prior permits for vessels
Iran has introduced a new system for maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Ships must now get prior authorization before transiting the vital waterway. Electronic instructions will be issued detailing passage rules. This move is described as a sovereign governance system. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy has also issued warnings regarding designated maritime corridors.
