Event Brief
Iran forms Strait of Hormuz authority to manage crossings
Filed: May 18, 2026 at 6:08 AM ET
Summary: Iran’s Supreme National Security Council announced a new body to manage the Strait of Hormuz operations.
WHO: Iran’s Supreme National Security Council
WHAT: Announced formation of the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) to provide real-time updates on Hormuz Strait operations and developments.
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 4:46 AM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: To manage Tehran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and charge ships to traverse it.
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