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Anwar Gargash, UAE Presidential Advisor, stated today that the Iranian regime is attempting to establish a new reality following a clear military defeat but its efforts to control the Strait of Hormuz or infringe on the UAE's maritime sovereignty are futile.
IRGC Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani stated that the "Sumud" flotilla's victories have exposed the hypocrisy of Western freedoms and highlighted Zionist oppression, bringing global attention back to Palestine and nearing the end for the "defeated Zionist regime."
On a training flight over regional waters in the Middle East, a U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer refueled from a KC-135 Stratotanker, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM).
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.
