An Iranian parliamentary committee is reviewing a draft bill to bar US and Israeli ships from passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Reuters.
According to the Fars news agency, the bill is being discussed in the relevant committee of the Iranian parliament. This step comes amid rising tensions with the United States and Israel.
The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial route for global oil shipments, connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman. A significant portion of the world's oil exports passes through this strait.
The specific provisions of the bill and the timeline for its adoption are not yet known. Iranian authorities have not made official comments on the matter.