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The Persian Gulf Strait Authority operating from info@pgsa.ir is an interface to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a U.S.-designated FTO. The U.S. Treasury has indicated it will sanction entities that pay Iran for transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
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An ex-Trump administration official urges reassessment of US military support for the Israeli regime and a reduction in the American military presence in the Persian Gulf.
UN Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres welcomed the agreement as a “critical step” toward resolving the conflict.
Energy experts warn that high oil and gas prices and supply problems could take months to return to normal after the Iran-US deal.
Both sides declare "the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon", Pakistan says.
The US and Iran say they have reached a deal. Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javaid explains how both sides are claiming victory
US President Donald Trump and Iranian leaders say a deal has been agreed to end more than 100 days of war.
The US and Iran have announced a memorandum of understanding to end the war and re-open the Strait of Hormuz.
Under the agreement, the key Strait of Hormuz waterway will be reopened, US President Donald Trump said.
Pakistan, Qatar applaud agreement as a step towards peace and lasting tranquillity in the region.
World welcomes US-Iran agreement as Trump says Strait of Hormuz to reopen on Friday when deal is signed.
Iran's striker Mehdi Taremi said the country's political predicament "undermines the joy of the World Cup".
US host city braces for protests near stadium as Iran prepares to start its World Cup campaign against New Zealand.
U.S. and Iranian officials said they had agreed on a framework to end their war, halt the U.S. blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a preliminary pact that sent oil prices falling but leaves the fate of Iran's nuclear program to further negotiations.
BBC's Sebastian Usher on the deal announced by the US and Iran on Sunday.
The announcement of an Iran deal was a welcome birthday gift for the president – but its success or failure may hinge on the details.
The US-Iran ceasefire announcement has raised hopes in Lebanon.
Trump says a US-Iran deal will be signed this Friday, as Tehran confirms plans to end hostilities.
Pakistan says the deal includes Lebanon, but recent ceasefires there have failed to take hold.
US and Iran say memorandum of understanding to be signed on Friday, but no official terms yet released.
Striker Mehdi Taremi says US travel policies are dampening the usual joy the football tournament ignites.
Asian stock markets surge as Washington and Tehran announce breakthrough in talks to reopen Strait of Hormuz.
US diplomat Alan Eyre says despite the US-Iran ceasefire announcement, there is no deal until it has been formalised.
Strait of Hormuz at a glance — chokepoint geography, IMO Traffic Separation Scheme, the U.S.-led Project Freedom outbound corridor, and known IRGC threat positions on Iranian-controlled islands. Illustrative; not a navigational chart.
Authoritative reporting and regulatory channels. We do not broker transit, do not accept payment, and do not host a contact form.
UK Maritime Trade Operations — primary reporting and advisory channel for the region.
47-nation naval partnership including CTF 152 (Persian Gulf) and CTF 153 (Red Sea).
U.S. Treasury sanctions advisories. Check before responding to any Iranian transit demand.
International Maritime Bureau Piracy Reporting Centre — 24/7 incident reporting.
International Maritime Organization — flag-state and freedom-of-navigation guidance.
Known fraudulent operators impersonating the Iranian PGSA. Updated as cases surface.
Common questions about the Strait of Hormuz, transit procedures, and how this site works.
What the Persian Gulf Strait Authority website is, who operates it, and the legal risk to shipowners.
The U.S.-led naval corridor through Omani waters — who participates, how to join, and current status.