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Iran's parliament, the Majlis,is set to consider new legislation within two weeks that would formalize the country's management of the Strait of Hormuz,a vital global oil shipping lane. Abolfazl Zohrevand, a member of the Majlis's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, confirmed timeline, stating the draft bill is nearing completion.
The proposed law aims to bolster Tehran's long-term position in the Persian Gulf and prevent external aggression against Iran. It seeks to consolidate the nation's sovereignty, property rights, and control over the strategic waterway, Zohrevand indicated.
The National Security and Foreign Policy Commission approved new bill on August 9,according to reports from Iran's state broadcaster. The legislation is currently undergoing expert review by the commission, with Zohrevand expecting it to be fully prepared for a plenary parliamentary session in less than two weeks.
The fact is that we are drafting this bill ‘for good,’ that is, with a long-term perspective in mind. The point is that we are striving to prevent a repeat of events similar to those orchestrated by the US and Israel against us and the entire region, which created this instability. It is about consolidating our positions regarding sovereignty, property rights, and control over this strait.
Zohrevand,who spoke to TASS,underscored the enduring nature of proposed legislation and its intent to prevent events "orchestrated by US and Israel against us and the entire region." He warned that without the adoption of this law and clear definition of its scope,the region could once again face "ambitions and geopolitical games on the part of countries that do not have positive intentions toward the entire region, including Iran."
The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow chokepoint connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea,is one of the world's most crucial maritime passages. Approximately 20% of world's total oil consumption,along with significant portion of its liquefied natural gas, transits through the strait daily, making it indispensable for global energy markets.
Iran has historically asserted its right to control the strait and has, at times, threatened to close it in response to international sanctions or military provocations. This new legislative effort appears designed to provide a formal legal framework for such assertions, strengthening Iran's leverage in regional security discussions.
The move comes amid heightened tensions in the Gulf,where the United States maintains a significant naval presence to ensure freedom of navigation. Incidents involving Iranian forces and international shipping have occurred periodically,underscoring the volatile nature of waterway .
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