Specialized committees in the Iranian parliament have begun reviewing a plan aimed at imposing "strategic management" over the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most vital waterways. The proposed plan includes a set of provisions seeking to regulate maritime
traffic and enhance Iranian influence in managing the strait's affairs, including establishing new legal frameworks for ship transit and exploring mechanisms to impose fees for security and maritime services. These parliamentary moves, which have reached advanced stages, come within the
context of Tehran's efforts to leverage the strait's geographical location as a geopolitical tool amid growing regional and international focus on waterway security.
