Iran Officially Announces Body To Manage Strait Of Hormuz, Responds To US Peace Proposal

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• Iran Officially Announces Body To Manage Strait Of Hormuz, Responds To US Peace Proposal Published By, Last Updated: May 18, 2026, 15:45 IST Iran's Supreme Security Council announced that the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) would offer "real-time updates" on the Strait of Hormuz.
• Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
• (Reuters/Representational Image) Iran’s top security council has officially announced the formation of a new body to manage the vital Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has effectively closed amid tensions with the United States and has demanded that ships pay tolls for transit.
• After launching the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) on May 6, Iran’s Supreme Security Council on Monday announced that it would provide “real‑time updates on the #Hormuz_Strait operations and latest developments." In the Name of GodThe official X account of the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (#PGSA) is now live.Follow us for real‑time updates on the #Hormuz_Strait operations and...