Published: June 24, 2025 | By: [The Alert States]
🇮🇷 Iran Parliament Approves Closure of Strait of Hormuz: Global Oil Supply at Risk
In a significant geopolitical shift, Iran’s Parliament has approved a proposal to potentially close the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil trade route globally. Although the ultimate decision lies with Iran’s top leaders, global markets are already showing signs of worry.
What Is the Strait of Hormuz?
The Strait of Hormuz is an extremely narrow passage between Iran and Oman, serving as a vital link between the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea. Every day, about 20% of the world’s oil and a large portion of global liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments pass through this key strait.
What Just Happened?
According to reports from Iranian state sources and various international media outlets like Axios, Reuters, and TIME:
Iran’s Parliament has voted in favor of a bill that would permit the closure of the Strait of Hormuz as a response to recent military actions by the U.S. and Israel.
However, this vote isn’t the final word. The ultimate decision will rest with Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
This action is viewed as both a warning and a strategic bargaining chip amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
The Global Impact: Oil Markets on Edge
If Iran goes ahead with its threat:
We could see oil prices jump from around $75 to more than $120 per barrel.
This could put even more pressure on global inflation, which is already feeling the strain.
Countries that rely heavily on energy, particularly in Asia, Europe, and the U.S., might experience significant supply disruptions.
“Closing the Strait of Hormuz would be catastrophic for the global economy,” said an analyst at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
The U.S. State Department is calling on China, which is Iran’s biggest oil buyer and an important ally, to persuade Iran not to shut down the strait.
“We are working with allies and global partners to ensure freedom of navigation in international waters,” said a U.S. official.
Expert Analysis ( The States Alert ): Bluff or Real Threat?
While the parliamentary vote certainly holds significance, experts suggest that:
This might just be a tactical maneuver to apply pressure on the West, especially in light of the sanctions and ongoing attacks on Iranian nuclear sites.
That said, if this plan goes into action, it could spark a direct confrontation with the U.S. Navy, which regularly patrols those waters.
“Iran has used the Strait of Hormuz threat as leverage for decades. But actually blocking it would escalate things to a dangerous level,” one military expert told Reuters.
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