Posted on 06/22/2025 9:24:23 AM PDT by bitt
Following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities on Saturday, the Iranian Parliament has voted in support of closing the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical oil transit chokepoints, according to media reports.
Any final decision on retaliation, however, will rest with the country's Supreme National Security Council and leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The parliament vote merely advises him of the option to pursue.
Newsweek has reached out to the White House by email on Sunday morning for comment.
Why It Matters The U.S. strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites—dubbed "Operation Midnight Hammer"—in Isfahan, Fordow and Natanz marks the first direct involvement of America in the escalating crises between Iran and Israel.
The action has received backlash, with many citing the lack of congressional approval for the military move.
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. At its narrowest point, the strait is about 21 miles wide, with two shipping lanes that are 2 miles wide in each direction.
Around 20 percent of global oil trade passes through the Strait. Some experts have said that if Iran were to cut off access to the Strait, it could spike oil prices by 30 to 50 percent immediately, with gas prices likewise rising by as much as $5 per gallon.
During the Iran-Iraq War in the 1980s, Iran targeted oil tankers and oil loading facilities. These actions did not fully block the Strait but caused sharp increases in shipping insurance premiums and delayed maritime traffic.
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I guess they want to lose their Navy too!!!
But they haven’t done so, have they? I’m told China would suffer the most, if they do.
My cats and I just voted to leave the Strait of Hormuz open...and we have about as much power as Iranian Parliament does right now.
then iran will collapse economically
and
then the US and our own vast oil reserves will take over being the worlds oil supplier .
win/win
I’d guess Iran would suffer the most?
Iran has not had any Internet for days.
How exactly was this alleged vote held?
Where?
When?
Proof?
Hard to see how this aids Iranian goals.
lol…..The same power the ‘hiding’ Grand High Exalted Mystic Ruler (to quote the Honeymooner) has now.
Glad I filled up on gas today.
Seriously...with 80% of Chinese oil coming from Iran via the strait the towel-heads are going to regret poking the tiger.
revving up thier motor boats now
>> do it do it do it !!! win/win
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U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet is headquartered in Bahrain.
From deep in their underground bunkers. 😉
Mmmmok....
Just a thought -— Instead of fighting to open the strait, how about drill baby drill?
Iran chooses to piss off every country in the world, making brand new enemies. Genius!
My understanding is that China has built up a multi-year oil reserve.
I'm sure this was anticipated and we have a couple of battle groups in the straits to maintain free commerce.
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