
Strait of Hormuz Faces Potential Closure Amid Rising Regional Tensions
This is Beirut, 23/06 14:50 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Strait of Hormuz Iran Israel Oil Gas
Iran’s parliament gave the green light to a proposal to shut down the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, a step that needs clearance from the security authorities. Such a move could significantly disrupt worldwide oil shipments and heighten tensions in an already unstable region. The Strait, which narrows to just 33 kilometers at its slimmest point, ...