Iran Threatens to Shut Down Strait of Hormuz Amid US Blockade
Iran warns it will close the strategic Strait of Hormuz if the US continues its blockade, escalating tensions in the Middle East over oil exports.
Iran has vowed to close the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil chokepoint, if the United States maintains its blockade of Iranian exports. The announcement came just days after Iran said the strait was open for navigation, underscoring the fragile situation in the Middle East.
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, through which about a third of the world's seaborne oil passes. Iran has repeatedly threatened to close the strait in response to US sanctions and military pressure, a move that would significantly disrupt global oil supplies and potentially trigger a major conflict.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: Deutsche Welle
