Tehran, May 3 -- Outlining their plans to further tighten their control over the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian lawmakers have said that Israeli vessels would be permanently barred from traversing the critical water corridor, while US ships can use the Strait only after they have paid all the war damages.
Ali Nikzad, first deputy speaker of parliament, said a draft 12-point plan would prevent Israeli ships from transiting the Strait "at any time". He further said that vessels from what Iran describes as "hostile countries" would only be allowed passage if they paid compensation for damage caused during the war.
While he did not name specific countries beyond Israel, Iranian officials have previously used similar language to refer to Washington...