Iranian Parliament Reviews Strategic Plan for the Management of the Strait of Hormuz

The National Security and Foreign Policy Committee in the Iranian Parliament has begun reviewing a draft law concerning the "strategic management" of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints. The proposed plan aims to regulate maritime traffic and strengthen Iranian influence over the strait's management through a new legal framework that includes imposing fees and providing maritime services. Iranian parliamentary sources emphasize that this initiative seeks to leverage the strait's geographical location as a strategic asset to cover security and navigation costs, amid growing regional and international scrutiny of this vital corridor.