Iran’s Parliament Votes to Consider Closing Strait of Hormuz Following US Airstrikes
Iran’s Parliament Votes to Consider Closing Strait of Hormuz Following US Airstrikes Following US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, Iran’s parliament voted to approve a plan to potentially close the Strait of Hormuz. The final decision rests with Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial waterway for global oil transport, with approximately 20% of the world’s oil passing through it daily. In May 2025, Iran exported 1.84 million barrels per day, primarily to China. US…