Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:04pm on 22 Jun 2025,Sunday International
The US has warned Iran against closing the Strait of Hormuz, calling it "economic suicide". US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the move would hurt Iran and global markets. He urged China to talk to Iran, as Beijing depends heavily on oil from the region. Iran’s parliament is considering closing the key oil route after US airstrikes on its nuclear sites. A top Iranian commander said the option is under serious review. The US said it is ready to respond if needed. The Strait of Hormuz handles one-fifth of the world’s oil, making its closure a major global threat. (PC: AFP)
