‘Death trap’ laid in Hormuz, the world will not get oil for 6 months? Pentagon’s warning created a stir

Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Even if the ongoing war between Iran and America stops today, the troubles for the world are not going to reduce. The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important sea lanes, could remain closed for a long time. The US Defense Department ‘Pentagon’ has made a very scary revelation. According to the Pentagon, it will take at least six months to clear the mines laid in this sea route. This simply means that the prices of petrol and diesel may skyrocket in the coming days.

The Pentagon has warned US lawmakers that it is impossible to resume normal movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz soon. The Iranian Army has laid landmines on such a large scale here that it will take half a year to find and destroy them. Let us tell you that this route has been locked since the war broke out on 28th February.

Horrible secret revealed in confidential briefing

According to a report in the American newspaper ‘The Washington Post’, the Pentagon held a secret meeting (Confidential Briefing) with lawmakers. It was told in this briefing that until these tunnels are removed, the oil supply will not be normal. Experts believe that oil and petrol prices may remain at record levels till the elections in America, which will put a heavy burden on the pockets of the general public.

‘Economic eclipse’ will continue even after the war ends

The Pentagon told Congress that the biggest challenge is that the mine clearing operation cannot be started until the firing between America and Iran stops completely. This means that even if the war stops today, the world will have to bear its economic impact till the end of this year or even beyond.

Such big information came out for the first time

This is the first time US officials have publicly acknowledged how deep the threat is in the Strait of Hormuz. After this information given to the members of the ‘House Armed Services Committee’ on Tuesday, there is deep concern and disappointment among American lawmakers. Everyone is scared about fuel prices.

Crisis on energy supply deepens across the world

The movement of ships in Hormuz has come to a standstill since America and Israel attacked Iran on February 28. At present, Iran has allowed only a few ships to pass through a very narrow and special channel. Due to this Iranian blockade and fear of landmines, the flow of oil and gas from Gulf countries has stopped.

Its impact is not limited to just Gulf countries or America. The energy crisis is deepening in India, South Asia and Europe as well. If this route remains closed for the next 6 months, the global economy may collapse.

Why is the Strait of Hormuz so special?

The Strait of Hormuz is a very narrow sea route located between Iran and Oman. It connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea. About 20% of the world’s oil passes through this route. If this route is closed, the ‘energy lifeline’ of the entire world is cut, due to which the prices of petrol, diesel and gas go on fire.