Iran's parliament approves closure of Strait of Hormuz

Iran's parliament has approved the idea of closing the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important routes for transporting oil and gas.

Al Arabiya reported this, citing Iranian media.

Iran's parliament agrees to close Strait of Hormuz

The decision to close the Strait of Hormuz is not final, as it still needs to be approved by Iran's National Security Council.

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The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most important oil and gas routes on the planet. Up to 20% of the world's oil and a significant portion of liquefied gas from Qatar, the UAE and Saudi Arabia pass through it.

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