
US Chokes Off Iran Oil Exports, Iran Threatens To Close Strategic Strait of Hormuz
The United States is ending sanctions waivers on five countries importing Iranian oil, aiming to choke off Tehran's main source of revenue and stop terrorist actions around the world. Iran was swift to respond, threatening to close the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a major shipment artery in the Middle East, if it cannot export oil. Reaction from countries most affected by the U.S. action, including China and Turkey.