Iranian Parliament Approves Strait Of Hormuz Closure — What It Means For Global Oil Supply

In the wake of a dramatic escalation in hostilities, the Iranian parliament has approved a proposal to shut down the Strait of Hormuz — a crucial maritime chokepoint for global energy shipments — as a retaliatory measure following American strikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.

According to Press TV, lawmakers in Tehran reached a consensus on the move during a parliamentary session on Sunday, with senior official Esmaeil Kowsari stating that the final verdict rests with the Supreme National Security Council.

“The parliament has come to the conclusion that it should close the Hormuz Strait, but the final decision lies with the Supreme National Security Council,” said Kowsari, a member of the parliament’s committee on national security and foreign policy.