Iran's move to block Strait of Hormuz to hurt US badly due to..., India will...
Iran's move to block Strait of Hormuz to hurt US badly due to..., India will...
Amid Iran-Israel war, which is escalating everyday, Tehran's Parliament has approved the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, shocking rest countries of the world. However, the final decision on the closure of the Strait of Hormuz will be taken by the Supreme National Security Council. The decision has shocked not only the world but the expert who believed that Tehran would not go so far. However, Iran has taken the extreme decision after the United States attacked its crucial bombarded its nuclear bases. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has asked China to pressure Iran not to close the strait. While giving interview to Fox News, Rubio stated that he urge the Chinese government to talk to Iran officials regarding this, because Beijing is highly dependent on the Strait of Hormuz for their oil. If the action is taken, it will be another terrible mistake. 'If they do this, it will be economic suicide for them,' he said. What is Strait of Hormuz, which has made the whole world, including America, pay attention.
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