Iran is going to block the Strait of Hormuz. As local media reports, the relevant bill is under discussion in the Islamic Republic’s Parliament.

The Committee of the National Security calls it a response to the EU actions. Starting from July 1 the Union imposed a ban on the Iranian oil imports. About 17 million barrels of oil was transported through the Strait of Hormuz every day.The blockade of the strait will affect the Arab allies of the West – Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Iraq, vesti.ru reports.

However, it will be difficult to stop international navigation without direct confrontation.