Iran's Press TV had earlier reported that parliament had approved a plan to close the Strait.

Marco Rubio has called on China to prevent Iran from closing the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important shipping routes.

His comments came after Iran’s state-run Press TV reported that parliament had approved a plan to close the Strait but added that the final decision lies with the Supreme National Security Council.

Any disruption to the supply of oil would have profound consequences for the economy. China in particular is the world’s largest buyer of Iranian oil and has a close relationship with Tehran.

    • Anomalocaris@lemm.eeEnglish
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      1 day ago

      There’s no reason for this oil dependency,

      Right wing nationalists push for energy independence Environmentalists push for not destroying the place we live Healt advocates push for better air quality …

      but Oil shareholders like money so fuck everyone else.