13 days of US-Iran war: US Army fired on a commercial ship in the Gulf of Oman, closure of the Strait of Hormuz caused worldwide outcry.

The fierce military conflict between America and Iran is not stopping. The situation in the Middle East has become more out of control after the massive attacks from both sides on the 13th night of the war. The US military destroyed another commercial ship trying to break the Iranian blockade in the Gulf of Oman by direct fire. In response, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have launched devastating attacks on US military bases located in the Persian Gulf and neighboring countries. The global economy has completely collapsed due to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s largest oil supply route. Let us understand 5 major updates of this fierce conflict from the perspective of an international security and geopolitics reporter. 1. US military firing on M/T Lavine ship in the Gulf of Oman US Central Command (CENTCOM) spokesperson Captain Tim Hawkins has confirmed that the commercial ship M/T Lavine (M/T Lavine) in the Gulf of Oman attempted to break the blockade imposed by the US military at least four times. Attack on Engine Room: Due to non-compliance of orders despite warnings, the US Army fired directly on the engine room of the ship and made it completely incapacitated. Changed the path of 12 ships: The US military has so far idled two commercial ships and forcibly diverted the paths of 12 other ships. 2. Iran’s counterattack on American bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Iraq. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards launched fierce attacks on American military bases in neighboring countries: Devastation in Kuwait and Bahrain: Iran attacked the American base in Udairi, Kuwait and destroyed 3 large sheds of ammunition. In addition, a watchtower of the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet stationed in Bahrain was heavily damaged. 5 drones destroyed in Erbil: 5 suicide drones that came to attack the American military base located near Irbil Airport in northern Iraq were shot down by the American air defense system. American bombing of Iran’s naval base: In response, America heavily bombed the Revolutionary Guards’ naval bases in northern Iran, Qeshm Island and the nuclear center city of Isfahan. 3. Hormuz and Bab Al-Mandeb closed: Crude oil reached $96. The biggest hit of this war is falling on the global energy supply. Due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the prices of branded crude oil in the international market have jumped to $96 per barrel, which was around $72 before the war. At the same time, Iran-backed Houthi rebels have also disrupted the Bab al-Mandeb Strait by attacking two Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea. 12% of the world’s trade and 25% of container traffic passes through this route. 4. 6,000 sailors stranded on 400 ships: Human rights crisis deepens. The figure of human loss is becoming very scary. According to Iran’s Health Ministry, 3,434 people have died since the war began. According to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the United Nations (UN), about 6,000 seafarers are hanging between life and death on more than 400 commercial ships stranded around the Strait of Hormuz. Many of these ships have been abandoned by their owners, leaving sailors stranded at sea without food, water, fuel and medical attention. 5. Trump’s ‘all out’ stance and failure of diplomacy US President Donald Trump said that America is fully prepared for any military action, but he is also talking to Iran. However, he made it clear that he was ‘in no hurry to end the war’. On the other hand, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi targeted America and said that Iran will not bow down to any threat or bullying. Despite the mediation efforts of Pakistan and Oman, there is no sign of diplomatic success between the two countries. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is also going to reach America next week to meet Trump, due to which there is a possibility of further outbreak of war.