Iran pushes for formal control over Strait of Hormuz

Iran pushes for formal control over Strait of Hormuz Iran is seeking international recognition of its control over the Strait of Hormuz and its ability to charge vessels entering or leaving the Gulf, two senior Iranian sources have told Reuters. The sources said Tehran is prepared to enforce that position by force if necessary. Under this month’s interim agreement with the United States to end their three-month conflict, Iran agreed to allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without charge for 60 days.