‘Never returning to former state’: IRGC warns US and Israel of a permanent ‘new order’ in the Strait of Hormuz
The remarks follow moves in Iran’s parliament to advance draft legislation that would impose transit fees, restrict passage for the United States and Israel.
Several nations across the globe are affected due to the blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. (Photo: Marinetraffic website)
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Navy (IRGC) said the Strait of Hormuz will “never return to its former state, especially for the US and Israel.
The statement said Iran is in the final stages of operational preparations for what officials describe as a “new order” in the Gulf.
The remarks follow moves in Iran’s parliament to advance draft legislation that would impose transit fees, restrict passage for the United States and Israel, and limit access for countries enforcing sanctions on Tehran.
Iranian state media reported that the proposal includes passage fees to be paid in Iran’s national currency, a ban on transit for the US and Israel, and restrictions on countries participating in unilateral sanctions against Iran.
The statement comes days after Iran’s parliament approved draft legislation in committee that proposes new controls on shipping through the strategic waterway.
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According to Iranian media, the plan includes transit fees for vessels passing through the strait, to be paid in Iran’s national currency, as well as a ban on passage for US and Israeli ships. It also proposes restrictions on countries that support unilateral sanctions against Iran.
The draft legislation further outlines provisions related to Iran’s sovereignty over the strait, the role of its armed forces, maritime security, environmental protections and legal coordination with Oman.
Earlier US President Donald Trump on Sunday stepped up his threat to hit Iran’s critical infrastructure hard if the country’s government doesn’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz by his Monday deadline.
Trump punctuated his threat with profanity in a social media post Sunday, saying that Tuesday will be “Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran.
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”He also offered details of the rescue of a “seriously wounded and really brave” US service member he identified as a “respected colonel” who was missing since Iran shot down a US F-15E Strike Eagle on Friday.
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Several nations across the globe are affected due to the blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. (Photo: Marinetraffic website) 
