Iran launches Hormuz ship permit system amid US military standoff
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Iran has launched a new maritime control system requiring all vessels to obtain prior permission before transiting the Strait of Hormuz, state media reported on 6 May 2025, deepening a standoff with the United States that now involves competing blockade measures and mutual threats of military action.
According to Press TV, Iran's state broadcaster, ships must now apply for clearance via email from Iranian authorities before entering the strategic waterway. Tehran has described the initiative as a
