Iranian parliament reportedly approves closing the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's parliament reportedly agreed to close the Strait of Hormuz after US attacks, while major effects on energy, food production and countries dependent on the route have been warned. Operational implementation of the closure has not been confirmed.
A closure or credible move toward closing the strait could disrupt a critical global oil-shipping corridor and trigger major international economic consequences.
Why 84 is a exceptional score
A score of 84 sits in DoomRadar's 81–100 band, which represents a major national or international crisis, including exceptional catastrophic events. The score estimates potential severity and wider impact; it is not a probability or a forecast of losses.
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