The U.S. and its allies may pass through the Strait of Hormuz only after paying reparations
3 May 06:12
The Iranian parliament is considering a 12-point plan to establish control over the Strait of Hormuz. Israeli ships will be permanently denied passage, while ships from “hostile countries” will be allowed to pass only after paying war reparations. The U.S. has already warned that those paying Iranian fees risk facing sanctions. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing Iranian media, according to "Komersant Ukrainian".
What the Iranian plan entails
Ali Nikzad, first deputy speaker of the Iranian parliament, stated that Israeli ships will be denied passage “at any time.” Ships from “hostile countries” will also be unable to pass through the strait without first paying compensation for damage caused during the war. He did not name specific countries other than Israel, but Iranian officials have previously used similar language regarding the U.S. and a number of Washington’s Arab allies.
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Ships from other countries will be able to obtain passage permits—but only on the condition that they use the name “Persian Gulf.” Thirty percent of the funds collected are planned to be directed toward the development of military infrastructure, with another 70% allocated to economic development and social needs.
Strategic Significance
Mohammadreza Rezaei, head of the parliament’s construction committee, compared the establishment of Iranian control over the strait to the nationalization of the oil industry in 1951.
“Control of the Strait of Hormuz is more important than acquiring nuclear weapons,” he stated.
Nikzad also emphasized that Iran will not return to the Strait’s pre-war status.
The strait has effectively been closed since the start of the U.S.-Iran conflict—it previously carried about 20% of the world’s oil and gas production. On April 13, the U.S. imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports. Washington has already warned that companies and governments that pay Iranian fees risk facing U.S. sanctions.
U.S. President Donald Trump remains dissatisfied with Iran’s proposal to postpone negotiations on its nuclear program. He suggests that due to internal divisions, Tehran may never reach an agreement.
Recently, the American leader stated that the U.S. has already won the victory over Iran, but emphasized that the nuclear threat from Tehran still persists.
Meanwhile, against the backdrop of the war, the U.S. national debt has exceeded the size of the country’s economy for the first time since World War II.
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