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Iranian ships and vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz must coordinate with the newly established 'Persian Gulf Waterway Management' and obtain a permit from the entity.
Iran has announced a new definition of "managing" the Strait of Hormuz, which extends its claimed regulatory zone into waters also claimed by the United Arab Emirates and Oman. This development is likely to cause tensions in the region.
The Islamic Republic of Iran has established the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) to regulate transit through the Hormuz Strait, defining its jurisdiction from Kuh-e Mubarak in Iran to Fujairah in the UAE at the eastern entrance, and from Qeshm Island in Iran to Umm Al-Quwain in the UAE at the western entrance. Transit through this area now requires coordination and authorization from the PGSA.
Iranian President Pezeshkian stated that Iran has consistently honored its commitments and explored all possible paths to avoid war, emphasizing that all diplomatic options remain open.
Pakistan's Interior Minister met with Ahmad Vahidi, the commander of the IRGC, in Tehran, according to Al Arabiya.
Iran deems U.S. assurances against future attacks inadequate. Meanwhile, the U.S. informs Pakistan it will not compromise on nuclear policies or control over the Strait of Hormuz.
On May 20, a U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter patrolled near a commercial vessel in regional waters as part of the U.S. maritime blockade against Iran. U.S. forces have redirected 90 ships and disabled 4 to enforce compliance with the blockade.
South Korea's Foreign Minister confirmed on [current date] that a Korean vessel is passing through the Strait of Hormuz. No further details on the vessel or any incidents were provided.
U.S. forces seized the Skywave, an Iran-linked oil tanker sanctioned in March for transporting Iranian crude, in the Indian Ocean overnight, according to three U.S. officials. The vessel was reportedly carrying over a million barrels of crude oil from Kharg Island.
A recent U.S. intelligence assessment reports that American forces identified at least 10 mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. Central Command forces continue to enforce the U.S. blockade against Iran, redirecting 89 commercial vessels to prevent commerce from entering or leaving Iranian ports.
The U.S. military seized an Iranian oil tanker carrying approximately one million barrels in the Persian Gulf overnight; the vessel was loaded at Kharg Island.
