Iranian Parliament Reviews Draft Bill to Tighten Strait of Hormuz Transit Rules

Odaily News: The Iranian Parliament is reviewing a draft bill that would strengthen control over transit rules in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf. Key proposals include: prohibiting passage for vessels linked to the US, Israel, and other hostile nations; restricting the transport of military and civilian goods related to Israel; limiting ship movements associated with operations against the "Axis of Resistance"; and denying passage to entities that owe compensation payments to Iran. Violations would be subject to fines of up to 20% of the cargo value. The proposal is still under review and has not yet been approved. (Fars News)