Iran-Israel war, June 23 -- Following the US strikes at Iran's three nuclear sites - Natanz, Isfahan and Fordow - the Islamic Republic's parliament has called for the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. However, its Supreme National Security Council will take the final decision. Such a move could be unprecedented as the Islamic Republic has not done it before in any war or conflict.

"I encourage the Chinese government in Beijing to call them about that, because they heavily depend on the Straits of Hormuz for their oil. If they do that, it will be another terrible mistake. It's economic suicide for them if they do it," US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, according to Fox News.

The Strait of Hormuz, located between the Persian Gulf and ...