An Iranian lawmaker announced on Thursday that a parliamentary committee is evaluating a draft bill aimed at regulating maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. According to reports from the Fars news agency, the legislation seeks to ban vessels identified as 'hostile'—specifically naming those from the United States and Israel—from traversing the strategic waterway.

The proposed bill is currently in the expert review phase, meaning it has not yet been passed into law or finalized by the full parliament. If enacted, the legislation would grant authorities the power to impose fines on vessels that violate the transit restrictions. These penalties are reportedly set at up to 20 percent of the total value of a ship's cargo.

The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global chokepoint for oil shipments, and any legislative move to restrict access carries significant implications for international maritime law and global energy markets. While the lawmaker confirmed the existence of the draft, the current report does not specify the timeline for a full parliamentary vote or the likelihood of the bill’s adoption. Because the proposal is in the early stages of review, the practical application of such a ban remains speculative, and international observers are monitoring whether this initiative will move beyond the committee level.