[Five Gulf Countries Oppose Iran's Establishment of 'Persian Gulf Strait Administration'] Odaily Planet Daily News - A circular distributed among member states of the International Maritime Organization reveals that Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates recently sent a letter to the International Maritime Organization opposing Iran's establishment of the 'Persian Gulf Strait Administration' and the issuance of related navigational notices. The statement declares that the five countries refuse to use Iran-designated routes and reject any interaction with Iran's 'Persian Gulf Strait Administration.' Furthermore, the five countries oppose incorporating Iran's routes and related administration into the International Maritime Organization's maritime corridor framework for the safe evacuation of distressed merchant ships. (Xinhua News Agency)