Iran has once again closed the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian military has increased tight security on this important sea route, deepening a new crisis on global oil supplies. The Iranian military command said that the US has broken a promise by continuing its naval blockade on ships coming to and from Iranian ports. Therefore the Strait of Hormuz is now completely under the control of Iranian armed forces.
Iran’s tough decision
The Iranian Military Command said in a statement that until the US restores the freedom of all ships traveling to and from Iran, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz will remain completely under control. The statement said, until the US restores the freedom of movement of all ships going to and from Iran, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz will remain completely under control.
Closed again due to Trump’s insistence
After the ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel in Lebanon, Iran had announced the opening of the Strait of Hormuz as a show of goodwill. But the situation suddenly changed on Saturday morning. Iranian media quoted the military command as saying that the Strait of Hormuz has now returned to its old position, that is, it has been closed again. Iran said that now Hormuz is under the strict management of the armed forces.
Deepening crisis on global oil supply
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is a big threat to the world economy. About 20 percent of the world’s total oil reserves pass through this narrow sea route. Due to the ongoing tension and blockade for the last two months, there was a huge jump in the prices of crude oil. The news of opening of Hormuz a few days ago had brought relief to the common people and industries, but now once again the clouds of crisis have gathered.
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