Faced with the prospect of continuing Israeli airstrikes and further American involvement, Iran’s parliament has reportedly approved plans to close the Strait of Hormuz. This is potentially a very dangerous moment. The Strait of Hormuz is an important shipping lane through which 20% of the world’s oil transits – about 20 million barrels each day. […]
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