Tehran: Amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, Iran’s Parliament Security Committee on Tuesday approved a plan for the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions have further increased in the region after Iran prevented several ships from passing through the canal.
Iran committee clears plan
The committee has cleared the plan that proposed the introduction of toll on ships passing through the canal and restrictions on some countries. As per Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), a rial-based toll system will be introduced for ships passing through the strategic waterway.
The plan also suggested provisions related to security in maritime, vessel safety, and financial mechanisms for ships to pass through the Strait. It also banned the passage of US and Israeli ships, while extending restrictions on countries that have issued sanctions against Iran. The plan also highlighted Iran’s cooperation with Oman to establish a legal framework.
Trump willing to end conflict?
US President Donald Trump has told his aides that he’s willing to end the military operation against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, leaving the campaign to reopen it for a later date, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing administration officials.
Meanwhile, as per the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), US President Donald Trump and his aides have assessed that efforts to open the Strait of Hormuz may further stretch the war to another four to six weeks.
As per the report, Trump was of the view that the US must remain focused on destroying Iran’s missile stocks and end the war while putting pressure on Tehran to resume trade diplomatically.
The paper further said that the US might request other countries to take the lead in reopening of the Strait in case the plan failed. Addressing the media, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president and other officials have always indicated that a four to six-week time is estimated for the military operation against Iran.