Closure of Strait of Hormuz seriously being reviewed by Iran, lawmaker says

The Strait of Hormuz, which lies between Oman and Iran, is the world’s most important gateway for oil shipping. (Reuters)
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  • The Strait of Hormuz, which lies between Oman and Iran, is the world’s most important gateway for oil shipping

DUBAI: The closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz was being seriously reviewed by Iran, IRINN reported, citing statements by a member of the parliament’s security commission.

Iranian general and parliament member Esmail Kosari said the country was seriously reviewing whether to close the Strait of Hormuz, the outlet for oil shipped from the Gulf.

The Strait of Hormuz, which lies between Oman and Iran, is the world’s most important gateway for oil shipping.