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Iran announces new body to manage Strait of Hormuz as peace talks stall

A coastguard boat approaches an Indian liquefied petroleum gas carrier, as it arrives at Mundra Port via the Strait of Hormuz.
FILE PHOTO: A coastguard boat approaches an Indian liquefied petroleum gas carrier, as it arrives at Mundra Port via the Strait of Hormuz on March 16, 2026. © Amit Dave, Reuters

Iran announced a new body to oversee the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, signalling tighter control over the strategic waterway after months of disruption linked to its war with the United States and Israel. Tehran says the authority will manage maritime traffic and provide updates as tolls and restrictions reshape global shipping.

Iran's top security body announced on Monday the formation of a new body to manage the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has effectively closed and wants to charge ships to traverse.

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