Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, warned that the country would close the Strait of Hormuz if the United States continues its blockade of Iranian ports. He stated that passage through the waterway would require Iran's authorization.

• 01Iran threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz.
• 02The warning comes in response to a US blockade of Iranian ports.
• 03Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf made the statement on social media.
• 04Iran's authorization will be required for passage through the strait.
• 05The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial waterway for global oil transportation.

If the Strait of Hormuz is closed, it could lead to significant disruptions in oil supplies, affecting global oil prices and economies reliant on oil imports.