ISTANBUL: Iran’s parliament has approved a measure to close the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most important gateway for oil transport, following US strikes on three nuclear facilities, a senior lawmaker said on Sunday, according to media reports.
“The parliament has reached the conclusion that the Strait of Hormuz should be closed,” said Esmaeil Kowsari, a member of the parliament’s national security commission in statements carried by state-run television.
“The final decision in this regard lies with the Supreme National Security Council,” Kowsari added. The council serves as Iran’s highest security authority.