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strikeMay 21, 2026

Iran Establishes Oversight Zone For Ships Transiting Strait Of Hormuz

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ISTANBUL, May 21 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority announced the establishment of a controlled maritime zone in the Strait of Hormuz requiring vessels to coordinate with and obtain authorisation from the authority before transiting the strategic waterway, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.

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  • CurrentsAPI

    ISTANBUL, May 21 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority announced the establishment of a controlled maritime zone in the Strait of Hormuz requiring vessels to coordinate with and obtain authorisation from the authority before transiting the strategic waterway, …

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