### [2026-08-23](/feed/2026/08/23/index.md)

##### Middle Eastern crisis
# The Iran parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission approves a draft allowing Iran to charge ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. 




### Sources:

1. [Middle East Eye](https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iranian-parliamentary-committee-approves-provision-charge-ships-hormuz)

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