🚨 BREAKING: The Iranian Parliament has just ordered the Strait of Hormuz to be closed. The Strait handles 20% of global daily oil shipments — its closure could send prices soaring.
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council must make the final decision on whether to close the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Press TV said on Sunday, after parliament reportedly approved the measure.
Lawmaker and Revolutionary Guards Commander Esmail Kosari told the Young Journalist Club on Sunday that doing so is on the agenda and “will be done whenever necessary.