US-Iran War Alert: Has the threat of world war been averted? US warship USS Gerald R Ford retreats from the Strait of Hormuz

News India Live, Digital Desk: A big news is coming out amid the ongoing tension in the troubled waters of the Middle East for the last several days. The world’s most powerful American aircraft carrier ‘USS Gerald R. Ford’ has started retreating from the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. This step of America is being seen as an attempt to reduce the dangers of war amidst the warning of a fierce attack given by Iran and the ‘blockade’ of the sea. However, the question still remains whether this is the beginning of peace or the calm before a big storm? Strait of Hormuz: Where two superpowers were face to face The Strait of Hormuz is the narrowest sea route in the world, through which about 20% of the global oil supply passes. Iran had recently threatened that if America did not reduce its military activities, it would completely block this route. In response, America had deployed its Gerald R Ford, called ‘Floating City’ there. Now the news of the withdrawal of this warship has given an opportunity to the international markets and defense experts to heave a sigh of relief, because a slight mistake here could have caused the ‘Third World War’. Iran’s blockade and America’s strategy. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) had recently challenged America by demonstrating modern missiles and suicide drones. Experts believe that the Joe Biden administration currently wants to avoid direct military confrontation with Iran, especially when the front is already open in the Red Sea and Gaza Strip. Gerald R Ford’s withdrawal may be part of a deliberate US strategy to provide a chance to resolve the tension at the diplomatic level. Will oil prices rise again? Even though the US warship is retreating, the threat of Iran’s ‘blockade’ still hangs like a sword for the global economy. If there is any disruption on the way to Hormuz, crude oil could go up to $150 per barrel. This news is very sensitive for countries like India, because our oil imports depend on this route. At present, the eyes of the whole world are on the talks going on behind the scenes between Washington and Tehran to see whether the clouds of war will be removed from the Middle East.