Iran’s Parliament Reportedly Approves Plan to Close Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Parliament has passed a motion supporting the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway that sees nearly 20% of global oil shipments.

This decision follows recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, which targeted key facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.

While the vote shows strong political support for the move, the power to actually shut down the strait lies with Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The closure has not yet happened, but the threat alone has already caused global oil prices to surge by more than 4%.

The United States has called on other countries, including China, to pressure Iran not to escalate further. U.S. officials warned that closing the strait could lead to serious consequences for the global economy and for Iran itself, which also depends on the strait for its own oil exports.

The situation is being watched closely by global markets and governments amid rising tensions in the Middle East.