A member of the parliamentary commission told Tasnim on Saturday that the review of the plan on the strategic management of the Strait of Hormuz is currently on the commission’s agenda, noting that some of its provisions have already been approved.
Fadahossein Maleki noted that the proposal consists of 12 articles, saying the remaining contents of the plan will be examined in upcoming sessions so that the commission’s final report can be prepared.
The MP emphasized that organizing the passage and transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz is a serious priority for the Parliament and other relevant bodies, adding that decisions on the matter will be made by Iran.
Highlighting the need to regulate maritime traffic in the strategic waterway, he noted that, under the plan, fees would be imposed on vessels, similar to practices implemented in many other international waterways.
Iran recently announced plans to impose tolls on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, citing the need to cover rising security costs. Iranian lawmakers said the fees would vary depending on the type and volume of cargo as well as associated risks.
A senior lawmaker announced on April 23 that Iran has received its first revenue from fees collected on foreign vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, which has been deposited into the Central Bank of Iran.