Iran ⁠is seeking ⁠to establish a mechanism ​with Oman to ensure ‌sustainable security in the ‌Strait of ⁠Hormuz, ⁠Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei told ​state TV on Wednesday. He said Iran was ready ​to develop protocols for safe ⁠shipping traffic ⁠in cooperation ⁠with other ​coastal states,

Iran has said it is significantly expanding the area around the Strait of Hormuz over which it claims military control in an effort to assert its sovereignty of the key trade route. A map published by Iran's newly-created "Persian Gulf Strait Authority" claims "Iranian armed forces oversight" across more than 22,

Reuters tracked a tanker's route through the Strait of Hormuz to see how it navigated a new Iranian transit regime that involves vetting and occasional fees for vessels trying to sail through a crucial waterway choked by conflict.

After a month stranded, a ship's Filipino crew voted under mounting pressure to risk the perilous six-hour journey, made treacherous by mines and Iranian attacks.

They say anyone moving through the area will require authorization from the PGSA. Earlier this week, President Trump said he decided not to attack Iran because of serious ongoing negotiations.

The tanker crew gathered their courage and carefully navigated along a route designated by Iran, hugging the coastline and maneuvering their hulking vessel between island checkpoints through the Strait of Hormuz.

Outmatched militarily, Iran used “triangular coercion” by attacking Gulf states and closing the Strait of Hormuz. It points to a long-term U.S. vulnerability.

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