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Persian Gulf Strait Authority
Strait of Hormuz
May 21, 2026
Verified: May 21, 2026
"Iran's new Persian Gulf Strait Authority has created a controlled maritime zone in the Strait of Hormuz. Transit through this zone now requires prior coordination and authorization from the authority."
Author: Daniel Yergin
Daniel Yergin's masterpiece provides the essential historical and geopolitical context of the global oil trade, explaining why the Strait of Hormuz remains the most critical chokepoint in the world and how control over it has shaped international relations for decades.
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