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By. Araweelo News Network Associated Online Agencies
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Tehran (ANN)- Iran’s parliament is advancing a plan that would significantly expand the country’s control over the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes.
According to Tasnim News Agency, the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission is currently reviewing a 12-article proposal aimed at placing the strategic management of the strait under Iranian authority. Some provisions of the plan have already been approved, while the remaining articles are expected to be finalized in upcoming sessions.
Commission member Fadahossein Maleki said the initiative prioritizes regulating maritime traffic through the waterway. He stressed that decisions regarding ship passage would ultimately be determined by Iran, signaling a potential shift in how transit through the strait is governed.
A key component of the proposal includes imposing transit fees on vessels passing through the strait—similar to toll systems used in other major global waterways. Iranian officials argue the charges are necessary to offset rising security and operational costs in the region.
In a related development, Iranian lawmakers announced that the country has already begun collecting such fees, with the first revenues reportedly deposited into the Central Bank.
The Strait of Hormuz handles a significant share of global oil shipments, making any move to alter its governance highly consequential for international energy markets and maritime security. Analysts warn that increased control or new fees could heighten geopolitical tensions and impact global shipping costs.
Araweelo News Network will continue to follow this developing story and provide updates as more information becomes available.
By Araweelo News Network Associated Online Agencies