Iranian MP Warns Bahrain and Other States Over Support for US-Backed Hormuz Resolution

Ebrahim Azizi, head of Iran’s Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, issued the warning in a post on his X account, stating that countries aligning with Washington on the proposed resolution would face serious repercussions.

He specifically addressed smaller Gulf states, including Bahrain, urging them not to side with what he described as a US-backed initiative. “We warn governments, including microstates like Bahrain, that siding with the US-backed resolution will bring severe consequences,” Azizi wrote.

He further stressed the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, describing it as a “vital lifeline,” and warned against any actions that could endanger its stability “forever.”

The comments come amid heightened tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy transit route. The resolution in question has been jointly drafted by the United States and Bahrain, after a previous version was vetoed by China and Russia.

Azizi’s remarks follow ongoing political and maritime tensions in the region, with Iranian authorities citing stricter controls in response to what they describe as US-led restrictions on Iranian maritime activity. Tehran argues that these measures violate a ceasefire agreement brokered earlier this year.

Despite rising tensions, reports indicate that shipping linked to Iranian crude exports has continued to operate.

In parallel developments, Azizi also stated that a parliamentary bill establishing a new legal framework for the Strait of Hormuz is ready for approval once parliament reconvenes. He described the proposed legislation as “deterrent and permanent,” and said it has been coordinated with relevant Iranian institutions, including the Foreign Ministry and the Ports and Maritime Organization.

According to Iranian officials, the draft law includes provisions restricting passage for vessels associated with Israel and limiting access for countries deemed hostile, particularly the United States. It also outlines potential transit fees for maritime services, with revenues intended to support Iran’s defense capacity and infrastructure development.