Iran Defines Hormuz Oversight Zone
21, May 2026
Iran’s PGSA has outlined a claimed oversight zone across the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over permits, shipping risk, and legal exposure.
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Iran Launches Hormuz Shipping Authority
20, May 2026
Iran has launched the Persian Gulf Strait Authority to manage Strait of Hormuz traffic, warning that unapproved vessel transit may be illegal.
Iran Introduces Bitcoin Insurance for Hormuz Shipping
19, May 2026
Iran has introduced a Bitcoin-settled insurance service for domestic ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz as Tehran moves to formalize control over vessel traffic and related fees.
Iran Restores Tight Control Over Strait of Hormuz
19, April 2026
Iran said it had restored strict military control over the Strait of Hormuz in response to the US blockade of its ports, disrupting tanker traffic and prompting a diplomatic protest from India.
Iran Opens Hormuz for Ceasefire Period
18, April 2026
Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial shipping for the remaining Lebanon ceasefire period, easing pressure after more than six weeks of disruption.
Hormuz Strait Stays Open as Iran Signals No Immediate Closure
6, March 2026
Iran said the Strait of Hormuz remained open and ruled out an immediate shutdown, even as ship movements through the waterway nearly came to a standstill during the US-Iran war.
Iran detains foreign tanker in Gulf of Oman over fuel smuggling
15, December 2025
Iran has detained a foreign oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman over suspected fuel smuggling, holding 18 crew and 6 million litres of fuel, in a case officials say is not linked to recent foreign actions.
Iran Seizes Marshall Islands-Flagged Tanker Talara
15, November 2025
Iranian forces seized the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker Talara while it transited from the UAE toward Singapore. U.S. officials and maritime security centers say the vessel was redirected into Iranian territorial waters, marking the first such interdiction in months.
LPG Tanker Hit by Projectile and Set Ablaze Near Yemen, Reportedly Carrying Iranian Cargo
19, October 2025
The Cameroon-flagged LPG tanker Falcon, reportedly carrying Iranian-origin LPG, caught fire after being hit near Yemen, intensifying concerns over maritime security in the Gulf of Aden.
