Iranian parliament considers charging ships passing through Strait of Hormuz

The Iranian parliament is reportedly preparing a law to impose fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Fars news agency. The head of the parliament’s Civil Affairs Committee said the plan aims to legally recognise Iran’s sovereignty and control over the strait, while also generating revenue for the country. He added that a draft bill has been prepared but is not yet final. It is expected to be ready for submission to the parliament’s research centre next week, after which the legal team will complete the plan before it is formally considered in parliament sessions. The committee head stressed that Iran should collect fees to ensure the safety of ships passing through the strait. He described the […]