Iran has announced the creation of the “Persian Gulf Strait Authority,” a new regulatory body designed to oversee maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical shipping corridors. According to the framework, all vessels intending to transit the strait must first obtain authorization from the authority, following direct contact and compliance with newly introduced administrative procedures. The system also includes mandatory toll payments as part of the approval process for passage.
Under the announced regulations, shipping operators are instructed to request transit details and compliance guidelines via the official contact channel, including the email address info@PGSA.ir. The authority is expected to centralize oversight of vessel movement, positioning itself as the primary gatekeeper for maritime traffic entering and exiting the Strait of Hormuz.
The framework further reinforces Iran’s position that the Strait of Hormuz falls under its sovereign jurisdiction, formalizing a legal structure that extends regulatory control over one of the world’s most strategically significant maritime chokepoints. The move is likely to draw international attention given the strait’s role in global energy transport, with a substantial portion of the world’s oil shipments passing through the waterway daily.