Iran MPs present bill on Strait of Hormuz: Security Committee Chief
The Iranian parliament has introduced a bill to manage the Strait of Hormuz, following rising tensions and a dispute with the U.S. over transit fees. This move comes as both nations clash over the control of the strategic waterway.
Why it matters
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global energy chokepoint; legislative actions here directly impact international oil prices and regional security.
Iran's parliament has begun work on a bill on the Strait of Hormuz, the head of the security committee said on Tuesday (July 14, 2026), as fighting flared between Washington and Tehran over the strategic waterway.
"Last night, coinciding with the downing of U.S. drones, the 'Strategic Action for the Security and Sustainable Progress of the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf' bill was formally introduced in Iran's Parliament," Ebrahim Azizi wrote on X.
"We remain steadfast in defending our red lines, particularly regarding the management of the Strait of Hormuz," he added. "This is the first step; subsequent measures are forthcoming."
U.S.-Iran fighting reignited last week over disagreements on how the vital strait would be managed, throwing into question a framework deal signed last month seeking to end the West Asia war.
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