Bill on Hormuz Strait security introduced in Iranian parliament, lawmaker says

The head of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security Committee indicated that a bill aiming to ensure the security of the Strait of Hormuz was formally introduced in parliament.

"Last night, coinciding with the downing of U.S. drones, the ‘Strategic Action for the Security and Sustainable Progress of the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf’ bill was formally introduced in Iran’s Parliament," Ebrahim Azizi wrote in a post on X.

Azizi added that Tehran remains "steadfast in defending our red lines", particularly with regards to the management of the waterway. 

Last night, coinciding with the downing of U.S. drones, the ‘Strategic Action for the Security and Sustainable Progress of the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf’ bill was formally introduced in Iran’s Parliament.

We remain steadfast in defending our red lines, particularly…

— ابراهیم عزیزی (@Ebrahimazizi33) July 14, 2026