Tensions Rise: Iran Considers Closing Strait of Hormuz
Iran may shut the Strait of Hormuz in response to Western threats, a senior lawmaker stated. Closing the Strait, a crucial oil transit route, emerges as a viable retaliation option if Iran's interests are endangered. Lawmakers emphasized this move hinges on Iran's assessment of regional threats.
In a move that could escalate tensions, Iran is assessing the closure of the Strait of Hormuz as a response to external threats, according to Behnam Saeedi, a senior lawmaker quoted by Mehr news agency. The Strait is a critical oil passageway, with 20% of the world's oil passing through it daily.
The decision to shut the Strait, Saeedi clarified, depends on whether Iran's vital national interests are compromised. Another lawmaker, Ali Yazdikhah, assured that open shipping lanes should persist as long as these interests remain safeguarded.
As President Donald Trump deliberates on U.S. involvement in regional conflicts, Iran warns of the strategic consequences of supporting Israel. The Strait's potential closure remains a strategic card for Iran amidst rising geopolitical frictions.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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