The Kabul Tribune (KT) — Iran is preparing a new legislative proposal to regulate vessel transit through the Strait of Hormuz, potentially imposing fresh restrictions on certain ships, according to international media reports.
Ali Nikzad, deputy speaker of Iran’s parliament, said the draft law would permanently bar Israeli vessels from passing through the strait. He added that ships belonging to what he described as “enemy countries” would only be allowed transit if compensation is paid for damages caused during recent hostilities.
Nikzad said other vessels would require prior authorization from Iran and must comply with the proposed law, which is currently under parliamentary review.
He stressed that Iran would not retreat from what it considers its rights over the strategic waterway, adding that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz has “changed” and would no longer resemble pre-conflict conditions. He also compared the proposal to Iran’s historic nationalization of its oil industry.
The development comes amid heightened regional tensions involving United States and Israel over Iran’s nuclear program. The tensions escalated into conflict before a temporary ceasefire was reached through mediation by Pakistan, although negotiations on a final agreement remain unresolved.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump said Iran has yet to reach an agreement that Washington considers necessary.
