Event Brief
Iran announces new body to manage Strait of Hormuz
Filed: May 18, 2026 at 7:09 AM ET
Summary: Iran officially announced a new body to manage shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
WHO: Iran
WHAT: Iran officially announced a new body to manage the Strait of Hormuz
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 6:07 AM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: Iran has largely blocked shipping through the strait since the outbreak of war with the United States and Israel on February 28.
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