A highly controversial move from Iran: Parliament gives approval! Is the Strait of Hormuz closing?
A historic decision has been made regarding the Strait of Hormuz, considered the heart of the world's energy supply. The Iranian Parliament has approved a bill that would close the strategic passage.
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The Iranian Parliament has approved a bill that envisions the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which is of vital importance for global energy security. This decision regarding the Strait of Hormuz, through which approximately 25 percent of the world's oil and 20 percent of its natural gas pass, has the potential to trigger a major global crisis.
US SHIPS COULD BE TRAPPED IN THE PERSIAN GULF
US military officials have warned that if Iran puts this move into practice, the US Navy could become trapped in the Persian Gulf. It is stated that Iran's current military capacity is sufficient to mine the strait and that this situation could leave the US in a very difficult position.
Vice Admiral Kevin M. Donegan, former commander of the US Naval Forces Central Command, stated in a briefing last week that Iran could mine the Strait of Hormuz. According to Donegan, this step may be intended to create global pressure to stop Israel's bombardment of Iran.
Vice Admiral Donegan also emphasized that mining the Strait of Hormuz would not only seriously affect the US or the West, but also Iran itself. Stating that "with this step, Iran would also lose the revenue it earns from the oil it sells to China," Donegan said that Tehran is currently prioritizing the survival of the regime over economic costs.