US adds Persian Gulf Strait Authority to sanctions list, Treasury website shows
The United States has added the Persian Gulf Strait Authority to its sanctions list, according to the Treasury Department. This authority was established by Iran to manage maritime passage through the critical Strait of Hormuz. The move comes amid heightened tensions and disruptions in the region affecting global oil supply.
- ▪The Persian Gulf Strait Authority was added to the U.S. Specially Designated Nationals list.
- ▪The authority manages requests for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil route.
- ▪Iran's control over the strait has caused significant economic turmoil worldwide.
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| Publication time | Thu, 28 May 2026 09:54:37 +0800 |
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US adds Persian Gulf Strait Authority to sanctions list, Treasury website showsSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxA graphic shared by Iran's newly created Persian Gulf Strait Authority on May 20, 2026 shows what the authority said will be a \"controlled maritime zone\" at the Strait of Hormuz, in this screenshot from social media. Persian Gulf Strait Authority via X/Handout via REUTERSPublished May 28, 2026, 09:54 AMUpdated May 28, 2026, 09:54 AMWASHINGTON, May 27 - The United States on Wednesday issued new Iran-related sanctions by adding the Persian Gulf Strait Authority to its Specially Designated Nationals list, the Treasury Department's website showed.• The authority is a body Iran has set up to manage requests for passage through the Strait of Hormuz.• Tehran's…
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