Iran submits bill to parliament to regulate Hormuz transit

Iranian lawmakers submitted a bill to parliament late Monday seeking to regulate transit through the Strait of Hormuz, the head of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee said, as military tensions with Washington escalated over the vital waterway.

Bill submitted after drone incident

Ebrahim Azizi, who chairs the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, announced the legislative initiative on the US social media platform X, stating the bill was submitted "last night, coinciding with the downing of US drones." "We remain steadfast in defending our red lines, particularly regarding the management of the Strait of Hormuz," he said. Azizi added: "This is the first step; subsequent measures are forthcoming."

US-Iran ceasefire unraveled

The legislative move comes amid an exchange of attacks between Iranian and US forces over the strategic waterway in recent days. Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding last month that included a ceasefire to pave the way for a lasting peace agreement, though US President Donald Trump declared the memorandum "over" last week, according to Anadolu Agency. The Strait of Hormuz — a vital chokepoint for oil and gas shipments — serves as a crucial artery for global energy markets.