Iran blocks Hormuz 2025: Iran has never blocked the Strait, amid any war or conflict. What could finally push it to this? What makes blocking the Strait of Hormuz such a potent threat? We explain the full picture, in 4 points
Written by Yashee
New Delhi | Updated: June 23, 2025 07:39 IST
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Because of its geographic location, there is no sea route alternative to the Strait of Hormuz. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)
India oil crisis Iran: Iran’s Parliament has approved the closing of the Strait of Hormuz, though the final decision will be taken by the Supreme National Security Council, Iran’s Press TV reported on Sunday (June 22).
After the US struck three Iranian military sites, all eyes are now on Iran’s potential retaliation. In the range of options Iran has, possibly the most discussed is the threat to block the Strait of Hormuz. So far, most experts had agreed that Iran would not go that far. America’s actions on Sunday seemed to have changed that.
Iran’s foreign minister Seyed Abbas Aragchi, when asked by reporters about Hormuz, said simply that “a variety of options are available with Iran”.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on China to encourage Iran to not shut down the Strait. Rubio said on Fox News, “I encourage the Chinese government in Beijing to call them about that, because they heavily depend on the Straits of Hormuz for their oil. If they do that, it will be another terrible mistake. It’s an economic suicide for them if they do it.”
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