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Iran orders prior permits for ships entering Strait of Hormuz under new sovereign transit system
India
Published on 6 May 2026
Electronic instructions will dictate who can pass
Iran has rolled out a new maritime traffic system for the Strait of Hormuz, requiring ships to obtain prior authorization before transiting the strategic waterway. Iran says it is a sovereign governance framework, with electronic instructions issued to set passage rules. The IRGC Navy has also warned vessels to follow designated corridor guidance.
- Ships face new prior authorization requirements for Hormuz passage
- Iran will issue electronic instructions with transit rules
- The IRGC Navy has issued warnings over designated maritime corridors
- Move increases control over one of the world’s key chokepoints
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