Iran warns unauthorised Strait of Hormuz passage will be 'illegal'

Iran warns unauthorised Strait of Hormuz passage will be 'illegal' Iran has escalated control over the Strait of Hormuz, warning that any vessel passing through the strategic waterway without approval will face consequences. The newly-formed Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), established to oversee the strait, announced the move in a statement published on its official X account, signalling tighter enforcement in one of the world’s most critical shipping routes. The authority said all navigation must now align with directives issued by Iran’s armed forces and state institutions.