Older man with a beard and glasses dressed in a brown robe and black turban raising his hand in front of a blue background and a blurred portrait — Khamenei's regime wants to close the Strait of Hormuz, putting the global oil trade at risk | La Derecha Diario

Camara — Khamenei's regime wants to close the Strait of Hormuz, putting the global oil trade at risk | La Derecha Diario

The Iranian parliament approved the closure of the Strait of Hormuz following the US attacks.

After the massive attack carried out by the United States on Iranian nuclear facilities, Khamenei's regime has decided to close the key passage

22/06/2025 17:30:00h

Editorial Team

The Parliament of Iranhas voted in favor of closing the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic maritime passage through which approximately 20% of the world's oil is transported. This decision, which could block exports valued at about $1 billion per day, still requires approval from the Iranian Supreme Council, whose resolution is expected later tonight, according to state television Press TV. The measure arises as a response to recent United States attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities, in an escalation that Iranian authorities state will be implemented "when necessary." The Strait of Hormuz connects the Gulf of Oman with the Persian Gulf and is one of the world's main energy chokepoints. It is just over 18.6 miles (30 kilometers) wide at its narrowest point, with navigation channels of less than two miles per direction.

Map showing the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Gulf of Oman, with countries such as Iran, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Bahrain, as well as major cities like Abu Dhabi, Doha, Dubai, Manama, and Muscat.

The Strait of Hormuz is of vital importance for international trade | La Derecha Diario

makes it especially vulnerable to attacks,its most likely strategy would be an asymmetric offensive, avoiding a frontal naval blockadeIran lacks legal authority to close the strait,is key for oil exports

However, the Iranian regime doesn't have the authority to close passage in the strait | La Derecha Diario

would be the most affected in the event of a transit disruption,is the largest buyer of Iranian oil and a strategic partner of Tehranseverely harm Iran's own economy,and in 2023 it seized an oil tanker bound for the United States,

Man in a dark suit and blue tie sitting in front of a red and blue background with a Chinese flag in the foreground

Asian countries would be the most affected by this measure | La Derecha Diario

detained two Greek vessels for six months,Houthis in Yemenhave demonstrated the ability to disrupt maritime traffic in the Bab el-Mandeb strait,reduced maritime traffic in the area by up to 70% in Junemany shipping operators have been forced to divert their routes

A soldier in camouflage uniform and a red beret gives a speech at a podium with the national emblem and a tricolor flag behind him.

The Houthis have disrupted maritime traffic in the Gulf of Aden | La Derecha Diario

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