Draft measures reported by Fars News would restrict passage for vessels linked to the U.S., Israel and other hostile states, with fines of up to 20% of cargo value for violations.
Iran's parliament is reviewing a draft bill that would tighten transit controls in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf, according to Iranian outlet Fars News. The proposal includes barring passage for ships tied to the United States, Israel and other hostile countries, limiting military and civilian cargo transport connected to Israel, restricting vessel traffic linked to operations targeting the "Axis of Resistance," and denying navigation access to entities that should pay compensation to Iran. Violations could face fines of as much as 20% of cargo value. The proposal remains under review and has not been approved.