Iranian Parliament approved plan to close Strait of Hormuz after US strikes
As reported by the Iranian state media, Parliament Approves Motion; Final Decision Pending from Top security authority as IRGC declares operational readiness
TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — As reported by Press TV, Iran is prepared to close the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz “if necessary and circumstances require it,” according to a senior member of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security Committee, as reported by Iranian media outlets.
In a development with far-reaching geopolitical and economic implications, Iranian state-run Press TV confirmed that Parliament has approved a measure backing the move.
The motion now awaits final ratification by the country’s Supreme National Security Council, the top body overseeing Iran’s defense and foreign policy.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Iran’s elite military force, is on standby and ready to carry out the directive should it be enacted.
The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage connecting the Persian Gulf to global markets, is one of the most critical chokepoints for global oil shipments.
An estimated 20-25 % of the world’s seaborne oil passes through the strait. Any disruption could send shockwaves through international energy markets and heighten the risk of military confrontation.
While Iranian officials framed the move as conditional and precautionary, analysts say it sends a clear message amid heightened tensions in the region.
Tehran has historically threatened to close the Strait in response to Western sanctions, military escalations, or perceived violations of its sovereignty.
The statement follows a pattern of strategic signaling from Iranian officials and comes at a time of unprecedented attacks on Iran by Israel, aided by Western powers over Iran’s nuclear program sovereignty, and its support for Palestinian resistance.
As the global community watches closely, the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz remains a high-stakes flashpoint, capable of triggering serious international tensions.
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