The world is on alert after Iran’s parliament approved a motion to close the Strait of Hormuz — the narrow maritime artery that carries nearly 20% of global oil. The decision comes in retaliation to recent US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, escalating fears of energy disruptions and military conflict.
Highlights:
- Iran’s parliament passed a motion urging closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
- The move responds to U.S. airstrikes on key Iranian nuclear sites.
- The strait is a critical channel for one-fifth of the world’s oil supply.
- Final closure decision rests with Iran’s Supreme Leader and top security council.
- Global oil prices spike as diplomatic and military tensions rise.
Main Story:
Iran’s parliament has approved a symbolic but powerful motion to shut down the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most vital oil shipping route. While not yet legally binding, the motion signals Tehran’s intent to weaponize its geographical control of the strait following what it calls illegal U.S. aggression targeting nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan
The Strait of Hormuz is responsible for transporting around 18 to 20 million barrels of oil daily. Any disruption could cripple energy markets, especially in Asia, Europe, and the United States. Oil prices have already surged in response, with analysts warning they could hit highs of $110 per barrel if tensions escalate further.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned Iran’s threat, calling any move to block the strait “economic suicide.” The U.S. Navy has reportedly increased surveillance in the Gulf, and Washington is pressuring global powers, including China, to persuade Iran to back down.
Although parliament has passed the motion, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei must approve the final decision. Experts warn that if approved, the closure could trigger international military action to ensure the free flow of oil.
With the Strait of Hormuz now a flashpoint for global tension, the world waits—anxiously—for whether diplomacy or defiance will decide the fate of one of the planet’s most vital oil corridors.
