Iran's parliament has introduced legislation aimed at formalizing Tehran's security control over the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant escalation in the country's hardline maritime policy.
The bill, presented by the security committee chief, seeks to institutionalize Iran's authority over the narrow waterway amid renewed diplomatic friction with the United States regarding regional security management.
The legislative move underscores a strategic shift in Tehran's approach to the chokepoint, which handles roughly a fifth of the world's oil consumption.
By seeking parliamentary approval for enhanced security protocols, Iranian lawmakers are signaling an intent to permanently alter the operational status of the strait, moving away from pre-conflict norms of international transit freedom.
This development follows recent statements from Iran's Parliament Speaker, who declared that the Strait of Hormuz would never return to its pre-war operational status.
A senior lawmaker has also asserted that the management of the waterway is the sole responsibility of Tehran, reinforcing the country's unilateral posture on the critical energy route.