Iran Says It Will Oversee Strait of Hormuz Traffic, Even in Peacetime

The United States says Iran’s claims to control the strait are illegal, but Tehran has made escalating assertions of authority over the vital waterway.

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NYTimes: Iran Says It Will Oversee Strait of Hormuz Traffic, Even in Peacetime.

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Iran Says It Will Oversee Strait of Hormuz Traffic, Even in Peacetime

NYTimes •published Apr 2, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC •fetched Apr 2, 2026, 6:05 PM UTC