Iranian parliamentary committee approves provision to charge ships in Hormuz

On Sunday, the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of the Iranian parliament approved a legislative provision that would authorize Tehran to impose charges on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The measure, identified as Article 3 of a draft law, represents a formal step toward establishing a toll system for the strategic waterway.

The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global chokepoint for international oil and gas shipments. The advancement of this provision follows ongoing regional tensions and marks a significant development in Iran's legislative approach to maritime traffic control within the area.