Iran Prepares Law on Navigation Through Hormuz: Ban for Israel at All Times

Iranian Parliament Deputy Speaker Hamidreza Hajibabaei announced today that a draft law on the management of the Strait of Hormuz has been prepared, which provides for the prohibition of passage for Israeli ships and additional restrictions for vessels from, as stated, hostile countries.

Iran Prepares Law on Navigation Through Hormuz: Ban for Israel at All Times

TL;DR

  • Iran's parliament has prepared a draft law for managing the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The law includes a ban on Israeli ships passing through the strait.
  • Ships from 'hostile' countries would face restrictions and may need to pay war reparations.
  • Other vessels would require prior approval from Iran to navigate the strait.
  • The navigation regime will not return to its pre-war state.