- Proposed Legislation Would Require Special Permits for Ships From Non-Hostile States
TEHRAN: Iran’s parliament is considering legislation that would restrict the passage of vessels belonging to Israel and other states deemed hostile by Tehran through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, according to Hassan Ghashghavi, spokesman for the Iranian parliament’s National Security Committee.
Under the proposed bill, vessels belonging to the “Zionist regime” and other hostile states, as well as ships involved in military operations against Iran or transporting military cargo, would be prohibited from transiting the strategic waterway, Ghashghavi said in an interview with Tasnim.
The proposed legislation would also introduce a permit system for vessels from countries that Iran does not classify as hostile. Such ships would require special authorization from the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces before passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Ghashghavi said the bill has already been reviewed by the relevant parliamentary committee and is now awaiting consideration by the full Majlis in an open session.
If approved by parliament, the legislation would be forwarded to Iran’s Guardian Council for constitutional and legal review before it could take effect.
The Strait of Hormuz, located between Iran and Oman, is one of the world’s most important maritime energy routes, carrying a significant share of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments. Any restrictions on commercial shipping through the waterway could have wider implications for regional trade and international energy markets.
BY: The Times Union
