TEHRAN, May 18, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Iran's top security body announced on Monday the formation of a new body to manage the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has effectively closed and wants to charge ships to traverse.

On its official X account, the Supreme National Security Council shared a post for the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) saying it would provide "real?time updates on the #Hormuz_Strait operations and latest developments."

The account of the Revolutionary Guards navy shared the same post.