PANews reported on April 12 that, according to Jinshi, Haji Babae, Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Islamic Parliament, warned the United States that the Strait of Hormuz is a "red line" and is entirely under Iranian control, with passage fees payable in rials. A majority of members of the Iranian parliament support plans regarding the Strait of Hormuz, and, according to instructions from the leadership, control of this strategic waterway is non-negotiable under any circumstances.