The Iranian Parliament is drafting a legislative bill to impose fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
According to a report by Iran’s Tasnim News Agency on the 26th quoting the chairman of the parliament’s Civil Affairs Committee, this measure would both legally affirm Iran’s sovereignty, control, and regulatory authority over the Strait of Hormuz, and create a new source of national revenue.
The report noted that while the draft legislation has been preliminarily formulated, its content is not yet complete, and it will be revised and submitted to parliament for review next week.
The report stated that collecting tolls is aimed at ensuring the navigation safety of passing ships. As an important international waterway, the Strait of Hormuz is safeguarded by Iran, and thus it is reasonable and lawful for transiting vessels to pay passage fees.