DANGEROUS INTENTIONS: Iran Develops Plan to Take Full Control of the Strait of Hormuz
The National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of the Iranian Parliament is working on the details of a 12-point plan to place the strategic management of the Strait of Hormuz under Iran's control, writes Iranian Tasnim.
TL;DR
- Iran's parliament is working on a 12-point plan for strategic management of the Strait of Hormuz.
- The plan aims to place the Strait of Hormuz under Iran's control.
- Some provisions of the plan have already been approved.
- The organization of ship passage and transit through the Strait of Hormuz is a priority.
- Fees will be introduced for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
- These fees will vary based on cargo type, quantity, and associated risks.
- The stated reason for the fees is to cover increasing security costs.
- Iran has reportedly received its first revenue from these transit fees, deposited into the Central Bank of Iran.