A senior Iranian lawmaker has announced that legislation concerning the legal framework of the Strait of Hormuz is ready and will be enacted as a \u201cdeterrent\u201d measure once parliament resumes its sessions.<\/p>\n
According to Iranian media reports, Ebrahim Azizi, who heads the national security and foreign policy committee, said the draft bill has already been reviewed in coordination with relevant authorities, including the Foreign Ministry and Iran\u2019s Ports and Maritime Organization.<\/p>\n
The proposed legislation reportedly includes provisions to restrict the passage of vessels linked to Israel and the United States through the strategic waterway, while also introducing tolls for other ships deemed non-hostile.<\/p>\n
Azizi said the bill is ready for approval and reflects ongoing discussions aimed at strengthening Iran\u2019s strategic control over maritime security in the region.<\/p>\n
He added that Iran seeks to ensure safe and free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, but accused the United States military presence and Israel\u2019s \u201cadventurist policies\u201d of contributing to instability in the Gulf region.<\/p>\n
Earlier, Iranian authorities had already imposed restrictions on vessels affiliated with Israel and the United States following joint military strikes on Iranian territory, further escalating tensions in the area.<\/p>\n
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world\u2019s most critical energy transit routes, and any legal or operational changes in its navigation rules are closely monitored globally due to their potential impact on international trade and oil supply chains.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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