31.03.2026 00:07
The Iranian Parliament approved a bill that proposes restrictions on passage through the Strait of Hormuz and the implementation of fees in rials. The draft also includes a ban on the passage of the United States and Israel.
The Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission approved a bill that foresees restrictions on passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a rial-based fee system, and bans on certain countries.
IRAN'S STRAIT OF HORMUZ DECISION
The Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission approved the bill regarding passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Commission member Mojtaba Zarei announced that the draft of the strategic action bill for the security and sustainable development of the Strait of Hormuz received preliminary approval in today's commission meeting and is ready to be submitted to the General Assembly of the Parliament.
RESTRICTIONS ON PASSAGE AND FEE REGULATIONS ARE FORESEEN
Zarei stated that the draft includes headings related to security regulations for the strait, maritime transport security, and environmental issues, as well as financial regulations and a rial-based passage fee system. He also noted that there are provisions for banning the passage of the United States and Israel through the strait and for restricting the passage of countries participating in unilateral sanctions against Iran. Additionally, Zarei mentioned that the draft includes regulations regarding the implementation of Iran's and its armed forces' sovereignty role over the strait, as well as provisions for cooperation regarding the legal status of the strait with Oman.
HOW DOES THE BILL PROCESS WORK?
In Iran, bills are first evaluated in detail in the relevant commissions to receive preliminary approval. The commission's approval is a critical stage that paves the way for the bill to be voted on by members of the Parliament in the General Assembly. Drafts that pass the commission process are then presented for a vote by the members of the General Assembly. Accepted regulations are sent to the Guardian Council for final approval. After the Council's approval, the bill becomes law and comes into effect.