# Iran drafts law to ban US, Israeli ships from Strait of Hormuz 2026-08-08T03:41:33+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Fresh explosions near Iran's Qeshm Island have reignited tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran considers restricting US and Israeli vessels. Iran's parliament is examining a draft bill that would ban such ships and impose fines of up to 20 per cent of cargo value. The move comes amid fragile talks with Oman to arrange commercial shipping through the waterway, though key details on Iranian control and fees remain unresolved. Traffic through the strait, a vital energy corridor, has fallen sharply: only 33 vessels crossed in the first four days of this week, down from 50 last week. Before the US-Iran conflict erupted on February 28, weekly traffic averaged 130 to 140 ships. A US official expressed hope for a deal soon, but Iran insists the strait will not revert to an open waterway. Tehran has also arrested 21 people it accuses of links to Mossad. ## Coverage - english.mathrubhumi.com - ndtv.com - economictimes.indiatimes.com Tags: Iran, oil, Oman, shipping, Strait of Hormuz, US Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/iran-considers-ban-on-us-israeli-vessels-in-strait-of-hormuz/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/iran-considers-ban-on-us-israeli-vessels-in-strait-of-hormuz/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.