Iran says it is preparing to introduce a new mechanism to regulate maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, including the collection of service fees from vessels using a designated shipping route.
According to senior Iranian lawmaker Ebrahim Azizi, the proposed system is aimed at strengthening Iran’s national sovereignty while ensuring the security of international trade in one of the world’s most strategic waterways.
Azizi, who chairs Iran’s parliamentary National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, stated that only commercial ships and countries cooperating with Iran would benefit from the new arrangement. He added that operators linked to what Tehran described as the “freedom project” would be denied access under the mechanism.
The lawmaker also confirmed that Iran plans to charge fees for specialized maritime services provided under the upcoming system.
The announcement follows heightened regional tensions after recent military confrontations involving Iran, the United States and Israel. Tehran had earlier threatened restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit route, amid the escalation.
Iran’s Deputy Parliament Speaker Ali Nikzad previously said the country’s parliament was drafting legislation to establish a new legal framework governing transit through the Strait of Hormuz in line with international law and regional security considerations.
Under the proposed legislation, Israeli vessels would reportedly be barred from passing through the waterway, while restrictions could also apply to countries Tehran considers hostile, particularly the United States.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, handling a significant share of global oil and gas shipments.
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