Iran-Israel war LIVE: Iran enforces new 'sovereign' transit rules in Strait of Hormuz; mandates prior permits for vessels

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Iran has implemented new sovereign transit regulations in the Strait of Hormuz, requiring vessels to obtain permits before navigating the strategic waterway. This move reflects ongoing geopolitical tensions involving shipping routes in the region.

According to a report by Iran's state-run Press TV, shipping companies planning to navigate the chokepoint will now receive electronic instructions from an address affiliated with the Persian Gulf Strait Authority