U.S. Sanctions New Iranian Agency That Claims Authority Over Strait Of Hormuz
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The United States has imposed sanctions on Iran’s newly created Persian Gulf Strait Authority, targeting the agency that claims control over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Roughly one-fifth of global oil and natural gas supplies transit the waterway. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Iranian military’s attempt to “extort” maritime trade proves that the regime is “desperate for cash.” The sanctions, announced on May 27, 2026, also apply to any individuals or entities cooperating with the authority. The designation follows the launch of U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iran on February 28, which have included a U.S. blockade on certain Iranian ports and strikes on Iranian military sites.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has defended the oversight system, which was announced earlier this month. The Strait Authority regulates vessel movements, requires permit-based transit, and charges tolls that could reach up to $2 million per ship. Iran has warned that unauthorized passage is illegal and that vessels deviating from designated corridors risk attack. The effective closure of the strait has driven up global oil, gas, and energy prices, and experts say it could take weeks or months for shipping and prices to normalize after the waterway reopens.
Diplomatic talks between Washington and Tehran are ongoing, with President Donald Trump stating at a cabinet meeting that a deal is “imminent” and that Iran is “negotiating on fumes.” Trump has warned that if negotiations fail, the U.S. may “finish the job.” Hours after that meeting, U.S. Central Command said it shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones near the Strait of Hormuz and carried out “self-defense” strikes on an Iranian military installation in Bandar Abbas. The U.S. Treasury Department placed the Strait Authority on its Specially Designated Nationals list as part of a broader pressure campaign aimed at securing an agreement to end hostilities and reopen the strait.
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| Dimsum Daily | 70% | 0% | center |
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| The Times of India | 69% | 0% | center |
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| WION | 65% | 0% | center |
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| ETV Bharat News | 63% | 0% | center |
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