Fact check: Voted to close the Strait of Hormuz.

1. Summary of the results

The analyses reveal conflicting information about Iran's parliamentary vote on closing the Strait of Hormuz. The most recent sources from June 22, 2025, confirm that Iran's Parliament has indeed voted to approve the closure of the Strait of Hormuz ^{[1] [2] [3]}. However, these sources consistently emphasize that the final decision rests with Iran's Supreme National Security Council, not the Parliament ^{[1] [2] [3]}.

The parliamentary vote appears to be in direct response to US attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities ^[2]. Earlier sources from June 13-19, 2025, only discussed the possibility or threat of closing the strait, with Iranian lawmakers considering it as a potential response to US involvement in conflicts with Israel ^{[4] [5]}.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original statement lacks crucial context about the decision-making process and implementation. While Parliament voted to approve closure, the Supreme National Security Council holds the ultimate authority to implement this decision ^{[1] [3]}. This represents a significant gap between legislative approval and actual execution.

Economic implications are notably absent from the original statement. The closure would severely impact India's energy procurement and global oil markets ^{[6] [2]}. Oil-importing nations like India and China would face significant economic consequences, which could influence Iran's final decision-making process.

Military realities provide an alternative perspective: experts suggest that any disruption would likely be met with rapid response from the US Navy and would not be persistent ^[7]. Some analysts consider it unlikely due to potential backlash from China and other countries that depend on oil transit through the strait ^[8].

Iranian lawmakers themselves have indicated that closure would only occur if Tehran's vital interests were endangered ^[9], suggesting conditional rather than absolute implementation.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement presents a misleading oversimplification by stating only that Iran "voted to close" the strait without specifying:

• Which body voted: The Parliament, not the government as a whole
• Decision authority: The vote is not binding; the Supreme National Security Council makes the final decision
• Implementation status: No evidence suggests the strait has actually been closed
• Conditional nature: The action appears contingent on specific circumstances

The statement could mislead readers into believing the strait is currently closed or will definitely be closed, when in reality this represents only a parliamentary recommendation subject to higher-level approval and strategic considerations. This type of incomplete reporting benefits those who seek to create market panic or justify military responses without providing the full context of Iran's complex decision-making structure.