Iran Approves Bill to Control Hormuz Strait Access
Iran's parliament committee has approved a bill to manage the Strait of Hormuz, which would prohibit ships from the U.S., Israel, and other hostile nations from passing through the strait. The bill is expected to be presented to the full parliament within two weeks.
Consensus
- The Iranian parliament's committee on national security and foreign policy has approved a bill on managing the Strait of Hormuz.
- The bill includes provisions to prohibit passage through the Strait for ships linked to the United States and Israel.
- The bill is expected to be presented to the full parliamentary session within less than two weeks.
- The bill is titled 'On Strategic Measures for Ensuring Security and Sustainable Development of the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf.'
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy currently controls passage through the Strait.
Points of divergence
- Iran will not open the Strait while U.S. aggression continues, according to a media source. — m24
- There is no agreement between Tehran and Washington on opening the Strait. — m24
Coverage (3 sources)
- Iran will present to parliament a bill on management of the Strait of Hormuz — Вести
- Iran Parliament Committee Approved Legislation on the Strait of Hormuz — Вести
- In Iran approved a bill on the Strait of Hormuz — Москва 24