strikeMay 18, 2026

Iran sets up new body to control Strait of Hormuz

Summary

Iran has announced the formation of a new body to manage the Strait of Hormuz amid deadlocked peace talks with the United States and a stand-off over the shipping route that is vital for global oil trade.

Source: Brendan Cole; Toby Meyjes — Read the full report

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Brendan Cole; Toby MeyjesBy Brendan Cole; Toby Meyjes
Iran has announced the formation of a new body to manage the Strait of Hormuz amid deadlocked peace talks with the United States and a stand-off over the shipping route that is vital for global oil trade. Iran's Supreme National Security Council (NSC) posted on X about the creati…

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