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Following US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, Iran's parliament voted to close the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil shipping route. The decision, however, ultimately rests with Iran's Supreme National Security Council and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Approximately 30% of global seaborne oil transit passes through the strait, making its closure a significant global threat.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.