US EditionIran Parliament Approves Closure of Strait of Hormuz Amid Regional Tensions; Approval Still Pending From Khamenei: Press TV
- Iran's parliament approved a measure on June 22, 2025, to potentially close the Strait of Hormuz amid rising regional tensions.
- This move followed recent US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan, escalating conflict risks with Washington.
- The Strait of Hormuz, a slender waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, is responsible for transporting approximately 20% of the world’s daily oil shipments.
- On NBC's Meet the Press, Vice President Vance stated that Tehran would face severe economic consequences if it chose to close the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that the nation's economy is heavily reliant on this passage.
- The Supreme National Security Council holds the final decision on closure, while analysts consider a full shutdown unlikely but expect energy market volatility.
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Following the US attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities, the parliament in Tehran has advocated the closure of the Hormus shipping route.
Iranian Parliament approves closure of Strait of Hormuz
The Iranian Parliament has approved the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which is of vital importance to global energy trade. According to reports by Iranian state media and Reuters, the final decision on whether the decision will come into effect now rests with Iran's National Security Council and ultimately with the Revolutionary Guards and religious leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The Strait of Hormuz, located between Oman and Iran, is known a…
The Iranian Parliament approved a motion to block the route through which 20% of world oil passes. Analysts warn that the gallon of gasoline could increase several dollars if the closure takes place
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