Blackmail under the cover of war: The authority Iran established as a thorn in the side of the US
The Persian Gulf Strait Authority ("PGSA"), established by Iran about a month ago, is trying to create a new reality on the ground. Not just threats from the Revolutionary Guards, but also maps of areas…
Assessment
Iran's newly established Persian Gulf Strait Authority is escalating its challenge to U.S. naval dominance by moving beyond threats to operational control. The authority is publishing maps of control zones and categorizing vessels by nationality, effectively creating a bureaucratic framework for potential harassment or denial of passage. The U.S. insistence on freedom of navigation sets the stage for a direct confrontation over who governs this strategic waterway.