Iran to pass law restricting types of ships passing through Strait of Hormuz

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(Central News Agency Tehran, May 2 comprehensive foreign report) Iran's state media "Press TV" reported today that the Iranian parliament is expected to pass a law restricting the types of ships that can pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

Press TV quoted Iranian Parliament Deputy Speaker Ali Nikzad as reporting that, according to the proposal of this 12-point plan, Israeli vessels will be permanently prohibited from passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

As for vessels from "hostile nations" - which is likely to refer to the United States - they must first pay war reparations to obtain permission to pass through this waterway.

The report pointed out that all other ships must also obtain Iran's permission before they can pass.

Negotiations between Tehran and Washington have stalled, with neither side willing to back down from their respective positions. (Compiler: Hong Peiying) 1150503