Iran: Hormuz Will Not Return to Pre-War State

Odaily Planet Daily News: Ali Nikzad, Deputy Speaker of the Islamic Parliament of Iran, emphasized in an interview along the Strait of Hormuz that "the Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-war state, and Iran will absolutely not retreat one step from the Strait of Hormuz." Nikzad stated that Parliament will approve a "Strait of Hormuz Management Law," which includes: a permanent ban on Israeli vessels passing through this key waterway; vessels from "hostile countries" must pay "war reparations" to obtain passage permits; and other vessels must obtain authorization from Iran to pass. (CCTV International News)