BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 30. The Iranian
parliament intends to soon approve an initiative that would
consolidate Tehran's control over the Strait of Hormuz, Member of
the Presidium of Parliament Alireza Salimi told local media,
Trend reports.
According to him, the draft concerning Iran's exercise of its
powers and sovereign rights in the Strait of Hormuz will soon be
submitted to the legislative body for approval. He noted that if
the initiative receives support, it will become part of the
country's permanent legislation.
Salimi added that the Strait of Hormuz is located in the
territorial waters of Iran and Oman, so only these countries have
the right to determine its management. The member of the
parliament's presidium also noted that Tehran and Muscat have
already held talks on this issue and reached preliminary
agreements.
