Iran has announced the creation of a new body to oversee operations in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes. The move was confirmed by Iran’s Supreme National Security Council through a social media statement.
The new entity, named the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, will reportedly provide real-time updates and monitor developments in the strategically important waterway. Iranian officials said the step is aimed at improving coordination and management of maritime activity in the region.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a vital global energy chokepoint, and any disruption in its flow has major implications for international oil supply and prices.
In a separate development, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that indirect talks with the United States are still ongoing. He stated that Pakistan is playing a mediating role in facilitating communication between Tehran and Washington.
According to Iranian officials, discussions have included issues such as uranium enrichment and related nuclear concerns. Tehran rejected certain claims circulating in this regard, calling them baseless.
The spokesperson also said Iran has no hostility toward regional countries and stressed the importance of learning from recent regional tensions. He added that the presence of external powers in the region has often increased instability rather than ensuring security.
Meanwhile, several Gulf states have issued strong statements following recent drone incidents in the region. Kuwait and Qatar condemned attacks reportedly launched toward Saudi Arabia, describing them as violations of sovereignty and international law.
Saudi Arabia stated that its air defense systems successfully intercepted and destroyed multiple drones that entered its airspace from Iraq.
Oman also condemned a drone strike that caused a fire near the UAE’s Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant. It expressed solidarity with the UAE and called for restraint and dialogue to reduce regional tensions.
The United Nations Secretary-General has also reacted, saying he is deeply alarmed by reports of attacks near a nuclear facility in the UAE. The UN warned that strikes near such installations are unacceptable and violate international law.
The Secretary-General urged all sides to immediately de-escalate and avoid further attacks near civilian infrastructure, especially nuclear sites. He emphasized that continued escalation could seriously endanger regional and global security.
In the United States, former congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene warned against potential military involvement in Iran. She said that sending US troops into another conflict would trigger strong political backlash at home.
She added that public sentiment in the US is strongly against foreign wars and claimed that a broad political movement would oppose any escalation. She also called for an immediate end to the conflict, describing it as unnecessary and harmful.
