# Iran Seeks Ban on US, Israeli Ships in Strait of Hormuz 2026-08-07T00:41:13+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Iran’s parliament is reviewing a proposal to bar US, Israeli and other vessels it labels hostile from the Strait of Hormuz, Times Now News reports. The plan would charge other commercial ships up to 7% of cargo value and fine violators 20%. Tehran says it is finalising a shipping arrangement with Oman, under which vessels would use separate northern and southern corridors. Oman has not confirmed the agreement. LiveMint reports that oil prices rose after Fars news agency reported Iranian attacks on hostile targets near Qeshm Island. WTI moved above $78 a barrel and Brent settled near $82. A US official told NPR that any temporary routes would carry no tolls or permissions, while saying the strait remains an international waterway. Trump said negotiations were progressing. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com - livemint.com Tags: Iran, Oman, shipping, Strait of Hormuz, United States Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/iran-weighs-strait-of-hormuz-ban-on-us-israeli-linked-ships/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/iran-weighs-strait-of-hormuz-ban-on-us-israeli-linked-ships/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.