How could Strait of Hormuz closure impact Americans?

How could Strait of Hormuz closure impact Americans?

If Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, gas prices in the U.S. could surge due to disrupted global oil shipments.

Britain, U.S. warn Iran against Strait of Hormuz blockade

Washington DC (UPI) Jun 23, 2025 Britain cautioned Iran Monday that attempts to block the Strait of Hormuz or to strike at American military facilities in the Middle East could lead to escalation, even as Israel continued its strikes on Iran. British Foreign Secretary David Lammy said Monday that such actions would be a "catastrophic mistake." "It would be a huge, catastrophic mistake to fire at U.S. bases in th