The closure of the Strait of Hormuz could lead to a global economic crisis, U.S. lawmakers say government has no response plan

Once the Strait of Hormuz is closed, it could trigger a global economic disaster. U.S. Senator Chris Murphy made these remarks regarding the allegations that Iran has mined the strait.

"My constituents are already paying a heavy price for this conflict. If the strait becomes impassable, the situation will deteriorate rapidly. And this administration has no plan to open the strait."

Chris Murphy also criticized the U.S. government, stating that the conflict costs the United States at least 2 billion dollars per day. He believes that the actions lack clear military objectives and that the strategy changes almost daily.

He added that the government has not developed a contingency plan to deal with the consequences of the conflict on American citizens and Gulf countries; meanwhile, he mentioned reports that Washington's allies in the region are facing a new round of missile attacks.

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