Iran’s parliament has endorsed a plan to shut down the Strait of Hormuz — one of the most crucial channels for global oil trade — in response to what it calls continued U.S. aggression and the silence of the international community.
A senior Iranian lawmaker announced on Sunday that members of the Majlis had reached a consensus on the closure of the waterway, though the final decision lies with the country’s Supreme National Security Council.
The Strait of Hormuz, located at the entrance to the Persian Gulf, is a vital artery for the global energy market. Nearly 20% of the world’s oil — around 17 to 18 million barrels per day — flows through this narrow passage. A closure could cause oil prices to surge and potentially trigger a global energy crisis.
The proposal comes amid mounting tensions in the region, fueled by tightening U.S. sanctions, increased friction with Israel, and ongoing instability across parts of the Middle East.
If Iran follows through, the move would mark a dramatic escalation in geopolitical hostilities, putting pressure not only on its rivals but on the international economy that depends on the uninterrupted flow of Gulf oil.
