Iran Reportedly Closes Strait of Hormuz After US Attacks
The Iranian Parliament has approved a measure to close the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil choke point, after the United States bombed three nuclear sites in Iran, according to Iranian state media on Sunday.
While the Parliament has voted in favor of closing the strait, the final decision rests with the country’s Supreme National Security Council, according to state media.
The strait, which separates Iran and Oman, is a vital gateway for petroleum shipments from Persian Gulf countries.
The channel connects the Persian Gulf to the open ocean and is one of the world’s most critical oil chokepoints. About 30 percent of global seaborne oil shipments pass through the narrow passage, a vulnerability that has become a growing concern amid spiraling regional tensions.
The parliamentary endorsement came directly after the U.S. launched strikes on Iran’s Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan nuclear facilities.
