Iran Lawmakers Say Naval Restrictions Disrupt Imports, Compare Hormuz Bill to Oil Nationalization

13/06/2026

Iran Lawmakers Say Naval Restrictions Disrupt Imports, Compare Hormuz Bill to Oil Nationalization

TEHRAN, Jun 13: An Iranian lawmaker has said that imports through the country’s southern ports are facing difficulties due to ongoing naval restrictions, highlighting growing pressure on Iran’s maritime trade routes.

Abbas Soufi, deputy chairman of parliament’s Construction Committee, said that the flow of goods through southern ports has been affected by what he described as maritime limitations, amid heightened tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.

In a separate statement, Ebrahim Azizi, head of parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, described a proposed bill on managing the Strait of Hormuz as a “historic” initiative. The draft legislation, which covers transit rules and what he called Iran’s national rights in the Persian Gulf, was compared by Azizi to the nationalization of Iran’s oil industry, which he said marked a defining moment in the country’s modern history.

The comments come as the Strait of Hormuz remains a focal point in regional tensions and discussions over maritime security and trade flows.