Iran parliament discusses bill on Strait of Hormuz management

Iran's parliament has begun discussing a new bill related to the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a resolute approach to managing the strategic waterway. Ebrahim Azizi, Chairman of the Parliamentary Security Committee, announced the bill's presentation on the X platform, stating, "We remain firm in defending our red lines, especially regarding the management of the Strait of Hormuz."

The legislation, officially titled 'Strategic Action for Sustainable Security and Progress of the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf,' was formally introduced to parliament shortly after Iran claimed to have shot down a U.S. drone. Azizi emphasized that this is merely the initial step, with further actions to follow.

This development occurs amidst heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran over the control and management of the strait. Iran views itself as the rightful authority to oversee the Strait of Hormuz and has proposed imposing passage fees on vessels transiting the area. This claim is strongly contested by the U.S.

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We remain firm in defending our red lines, especially regarding the management of the Strait of Hormuz.

Last month's framework agreement aimed at ending the war in West Asia has been cast into doubt by these renewed disputes. U.S. President Donald Trump recently asserted that the U.S. is taking control of the Strait of Hormuz and plans to reimpose sanctions on Iranian ports. He also suggested a 20% fee on cargo passing through the waterway.

Earlier, Iran had announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz but reopened it to shipping amid ongoing negotiations with the U.S. to reach a final agreement to permanently end the war.

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This is merely the initial step; further actions to follow.