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Iran suspends Strait of Hormuz transit, mandates prior authorization for passage
TEHRAN, July 12 (YPA) – The Iranian Strait of Hormuz Management Authority confirmed on Sunday that transit through the strait remains suspended until further notice. The authority noted that navigation is currently impermissible without obtaining prior authorization, citing what it described as illegal movements by US forces in the region. It added that transit requests []
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Intel Slava
· Jul 12, 2026
[Photo] 🇮🇷❌🇺🇸 — The Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) states that transit through the Stra [...]
— The Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) states that transit through the Strait of Hormuz is currently not possible. The PGSA adds that when the Strait eventually reopens, valid permits will only be obtainable through the PGSA.@IntelSlava
Mehr News Agency
· Jul 12, 2026
Passage through Hormuz Strait currently ‘not possible’: PGSA
TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) has announced that due to the recent illegal activities of the US military forces in the region, passage through the Strait of Hormuz is currently not possible.
NaturalNews.com
· Jul 4, 2026
Iran asserts Hormuz control as Qatar reports progress in indirect talks with U.S.
(NaturalNews) Senior Iranian officials on July 2 reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz is under Tehranâs command, directly rejecting a US-led regional security dia...
Washington Examiner
· Jul 10, 2026
US demands Iran publicly announce opening of Strait of Hormuz
The United States has demanded that Iran publicly declare the Strait of Hormuz open to international shipping and cease all attacks on commercial ships transiting the waterway following a week of strikes between the two countries. A U.S. official told reporters on Friday that Washington demanded Tehran permit passage through the strait and said the []
Disclose.tv
· Jun 21, 2026
[Media] NEW - Iran imposes mandatory insurance on ships transiting Strait of Hormuz, free for [...]
NEW - Iran imposes mandatory insurance on ships transiting Strait of Hormuz, free for 60 days, but with fees likely to follow.Read here: https://www.disclose.tv/id/yvcot59r56/@disclosetvDisclose.tvIran imposes mandatory insurance on shipsBreaking news from around the world.
The Eastern Herald
· Jun 25, 2026
Iran Rejects a New Hormuz Route and Reminds the World Who Controls the Strait
A week after a US-brokered memorandum was meant to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Revolutionary Guard rejected a new shipping route as unacceptable and told tankers to seek Tehran's clearance. The standoff exposes how little the truce actually settled.
Libertarian Institute
· Jul 9, 2026
Formalizing Control Over the Strait of Hormuz Is Iran’s Top Priority
Formalizing its control over the Strait of Hormuz has become Iran’s top priority in negotiations with the US. Tehran says it will not discuss the nuclear issue with Washington until control over the Strait is established. Reuters reported on Thursday, speaking with an Iranian source who explained Tehran is unwilling to speak with American officials []
Arab Times Online
· Jun 30, 2026
Iran Says Free Passage Through Hormuz Under US Deal Limited to 60 Days
TEHRAN, June 30: Iran's Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said on Tuesday that free passage through the Strait of Hormuz under the recent memorandum o...
Euronews
· Jul 8, 2026
Gulf states brace again for fiery US-Iran showdown as tensions spiral
From the front lines of the US-Iran confrontation, the Gulf nations have again urged both sides, with strategic restraint, not to abandon their negotiations, while Tehran is telegraphing that the Strait of Hormuz is now Iran's.
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jun 26, 2026
Gharibabadi: Safe Passage Through Strait of Hormuz Cannot Be Guaranteed Without Considering Iranian Concerns
Gharibabadi: Safe Passage Through Strait of Hormuz Cannot Be Guaranteed Without Considering Iranian Concerns
Iran Herald
· Jul 10, 2026
US rebutes Iran's claim of having control on Strait of Hormuz
Washington DC [US], July 10 (ANI): The US Central Command on Friday rebutted claims by Iran that transit through the Strait of Hormuz is restricted to routes designated solely by Tehran.The CENTCOM said that the US has facilitated the transit of over 800 commercial vessels and 380 million barrels of crude oil, quashing Iran's claims.In a post on X, CENTCOM said, 'CLAIM: Iranian state media claims that tra
Yemen Press Agency
· Jun 25, 2026
Iran warns against Hormuz crossings without authorization
TEHRAN, June 26 (YPA) – The Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), which controls the Strait of Hormuz, warned that vessels using routes outside its framework will not receive safe passage. “Any passage through routes outside the framework designated by PGSA will not be covered by safe passage guarantees and will not be entitled to insurance []
Modern Diplomacy
· Jul 1, 2026
Iran seeks permanent Strait of Hormuz control in US talks
Iran is seeking international recognition of its authority over the Strait of Hormuz after its temporary agreement with the United States,insisting it should control vessel movements and eventually charge ships for transiting the strategic waterway. The position has emerged as one of the biggest obstacles to a broader U.S.-Iran settlement following the three-month conflict that [] The post Iran seeks permanent Strait of Hormuz control in US talks appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
Independent Online
· Jun 23, 2026
Iran's chief negotiator says Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Tehran
Iran's chief negotiator says Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Tehran
Associated Press
· Jun 23, 2026
Strait of Hormuz will be managed by Iran, Tehran's lead negotiator insists
The lead negotiator of the Iranian delegation, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, insisted on Monday the Strait of Hormuz will be managed by Iran and would follow international laws. Qalibaf, who is also the speaker of the Iranian parliament, spoke with Iran state media on a plane on his way back from Switzerland. #iran #straitofhormuz #news Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
The Hill
· Jul 11, 2026
U.S. demands Iran affirm Strait of Hormuz is fully open after exchange of strikes, officials say
The U.S. is demanding Iran affirm that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open to shipping traffic and that Iranian forces are not firing on vessels, as the two sides continue to trade strikes in and around the strategic oil chokepoint. A senior U.S. official told The Hill’s sister network NewsNation on Friday that...
The Economic Times
· Jul 13, 2026
US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz
US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz
The Tribune
· Jun 26, 2026
IRGC says transit through Hormuz only possible via routes approved by Tehran
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy on Friday said that transit through the strategic Strait of Hormuz would only be permitted through routes approved by Tehran, despite the IRGC establishing a communication line with the US Central Command (CENTCOM) in the strait to prevent incidents that could escalate into military confrontation and to facilitate the implementation of provisions under the 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU).
Sada Elbalad
· Jun 22, 2026
US-Iran Talks Progress in Switzerland: Agreement Reached on Safe Passage in Strait of Hormuz
The spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced during the US-Iran negotiations that an agreement has been reached to establish a mechanism for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
RTÉ News
· Jun 23, 2026
Iran negotiator says Hormuz will be Tehran administered
Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that the Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Tehran, state media reported, following talks pushing to end the US-Israeli war on the Islamic republic.
News24
· Jun 23, 2026
News24 | Iran insists it will control Strait of Hormuz as US agrees to lift sanctions
Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said that the Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Tehran, state media reported, following talks pushing to end the US-Israeli war on the Islamic Republic.
MS NOW
· Jul 2, 2026
Iran warns tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face ‘forceful response’
The strait, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, has emerged as one of the top issues in negotiations to reach a permanent end to the Iran war. The post Iran warns tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face ‘forceful response’ appeared first on MS NOW.
The korea Herald News
· Jun 23, 2026
Bessent: Iran commits to 'free, open' Hormuz transit, return of IAEA inspectors in Switzerland talks
Iran has committed to allow free and open transit in the crucial Strait of Hormuz and the return of International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors to the country, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday, following negotiations between Washington and Tehran over the weekend. Bessent made the remarks in a social media post after the United States and Iran, along with Pakistani and Qatari mediators, held the first round of high-level talks to negotiate a final peace agreement in Switzerlan
TASS
· Jun 26, 2026
Iran refutes reports of direct line of communication with US on Strait of Hormuz
According to the IRGC, the Strait of Hormuz belongs to Iran and the United States has no connection to it
The Jerusalem Post
· Jul 8, 2026
As Gulf states come under attack, is Trump's Iran deal close to collapse? - analysis
After Iran's overnight strikes in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, Gulf states are beginning to realize Iran may not step back from its demands to control the Strait of Hormuz.
AzerNews
· Jul 7, 2026
German FM: Iran must allow free transit through Hormuz
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Tuesday that Iran must guarantee free passage through the Strait of Hormuz after it signed a memorandum of understanding with the United States, AzerNEWS reports.
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jul 8, 2026
Iran military command vows 'crushing response' after accusing US of strikes
Tehran asserts control over Strait of Hormuz safe passage amid escalating tensions
BRICS News
· Jul 13, 2026
JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US says Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz.
JUST IN: US says Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz.@BRICSNews
WRAL News
· Jul 10, 2026
US demands Iran publicly state that Strait of Hormuz is open and Tehran won't attack ships anymore
The U.S. is demanding that Iran make a public statement saying the Strait of Hormuz is open and that ships crossing the vital corridor won’t be attacked anymore. That's according to senior U.S. officials who said internal Tehran power struggles have made it difficult to reach and keep a deal. The...
Drudge Retort
· Jun 27, 2026
Iran Reasserts Its Authority over Strait of Hormuz
Iran on Friday asserted its authority over the Strait of Hormuz, warning that safe passage can only be guaranteed for ships that coordinate with Tehran.
Arutz Sheva
· Jun 26, 2026
Live updates: Iran warns US to control 'Zionist regime'
Following US-Iran agreement, IRGC insists passage through Strait of Hormuz receive its approval, warns Israel must not fly over neighboring countries. Live Updates.
Al-Monitor
· Jun 26, 2026
Iran insists on right to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz after ship hit near Oman
By Eman Abouhassira, Jana Choukeir and Jonathan SaulDUBAI/LONDON, June 26 (Reuters) - Iran reasserted its right on Friday to control shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and warned Gulf states against siding with the U.S., a day after an attack on a ship near Oman highlighted the fragility of a preliminary deal to end the Iran war.Tehran was responding to what it called an interventionist, irresponsible and provocative joint statement by the U.S. and six Gulf states that rejected Iran's insistence that it could charge tolls on vessels transiting the strait.
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jun 25, 2026
Rubio says any Iran deal will safeguard Gulf allies’ security
Manama, June 25 (SANA) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday that any agreement with Iran would take the security interests of Gulf allies into account, during his first high-level visit to the Middle East since Washington and Tehran reached a preliminary agreement. Speaking at a joint meeting of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) []
BERNAMA
· Jul 9, 2026
World : Iranâs Parliament Speaker Says Strait Of Hormuz To Open Only Under âiranian Arrangementsâ
ISTANBUL, July 9 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz would open only under “Iranian arrangements,” not by US threats, after a new wave of US strikes on Iran, Anadolu Ajansi reported.
Tehran Times
· Jun 28, 2026
Kayhan: Strait of Hormuz is America’s breathing passage
Kayhan, in an analysis, discussed the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s vital control over it. It wrote: The Strait of Hormuz is under the control, management, and security of the Islamic Republic of Iran. It is not a place for America’s presence or play.
Off The Press
· Jul 10, 2026
US issues ultimatum
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