Overview
Iranian parliamentary committee is examining a preliminary bill that would bar vessels from the United States, Israel and any other ships deemed hostile from navigating the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran’s semi‑official Fars news agency citing a lawmaker.
Key Provisions
- The draft legislation stipulates a fine of up to 20 % of the cargo value of any ship that violates the transit restriction.
- The bill remains under expert review; Parliament has tasked specialists with providing recommendations before the final version is completed.
Status
The lawmaker indicated that the bill is still in the expert‑review stage, with no final adoption date disclosed.