The delegation, comprising members of the Parliament’s Infrastructure Commission, visited Shahid Rajaee Port Complex. The visit aimed to assess the efficiency of unloading and transit operations for essential goods and to review the legal framework governing maritime traffic in the region.

The delegation included Ali Nikzad, First Vice Speaker of the Parliament; Mohammad Reza Rezaei Kouchi, Head of the Infrastructure Commission; and several commission members. They were accompanied by Mohammad Shakibi Nasab, Deputy Minister of Roads and Urban Development and Managing Director of the Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO), as well as Mohammad Ashouri, the Governor of Hormuzgan Province.

During a joint meeting at Shahid Rajaee Port Complex, officials reviewed the mechanisms for handling essential commodities, particularly in the context of maritime challenges surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.

Mohammad Shakibi Nasab stated that the visit was conducted to fulfill the Infrastructure Commission’s supervisory role over port and maritime affairs. He noted that the delegation was briefed on the operational status and infrastructure of the East and West ports, as well as Shahid Rajaee Port.

Furthermore, the commission members reviewed anchorage conditions and ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz to gain firsthand insight into maritime operations and traffic flow in the critical waterway.

A key outcome of the visit was the reaffirmation of legislative efforts to formalize Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz. Ali Nikzad described the strait as a "red line" for national security and announced that a 12-article legislative proposal, developed in collaboration with the National Security Commission, is currently progressing through parliamentary channels.

Mohammad Reza Rezaei Kouchi, Head of the Infrastructure Commission, emphasized that exercising sovereignty over the strait is a national priority. He stated that a bill is being prepared to regulate maritime traffic, which will soon be enacted into law. Under the proposed legislation, all vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz will be required to obtain permission from the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The inspection concluded with a review of import, export, and customs clearance procedures at Shahid Rajaee Port, highlighting the government’s focus on maintaining smooth logistical flows despite regional maritime complexities.