- May 6, 2026
Iran Comes Up With New Maritime Mechanism For Vessels Transiting Strait Of Hormuz
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Iran has launched a new mechanism for governing maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

File photo of oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz. (Image: Reuters)
Iran has launched a new mechanism for governing maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
Vessels intending to transit the strait will receive an email from the ‘Persian Gulf Strait Authority’ outlining rules and regulations for passage, Iranian media reported.
Ships are required to adjust their operations according to the framework and obtain a transit permit before crossing the Strait of Hormuz, it said.
“Under the newly implemented system, all vessels intending to transit the Strait will receive an email from the official address info@PGSA.ir outlining the rules and regulations for passage,” Iranian media said.
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