Iran’s threat to close the Strait of Hormuz… Announcement of setting ships on fire, shadow of oil crisis on the world

Strategic Strait Of Hormuz Closure Threat: The increasing conflict between Iran and Israel-America has now taken a new and extremely dangerous turn. Iran’s powerful army Revolutionary Guards has announced the complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This threat, which came amid tension arising after Khamenei’s death, has created a stir in global markets. The army has given a clear warning that ships passing through this route will be immediately set on fire.

Crisis looming on the world’s lifeline

The Strait of Hormuz is considered the world’s energy lifeline as one-fifth of global oil passes through it. This narrow sea route connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and is the main oil route for Arab countries. If this route is closed then the oil supply to countries like Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Iraq may come to a complete halt.

Experts believe that any military movement in this waterway can lead to a major global war. Iran and Oman control the area and passage of merchant ships is subject to international law. Even before this, due to the military exercises held in February, a big jump of 6 percent was seen in oil prices.

Army’s open warning and economic impact

Brigadier General Sardar Ibrahim Jabari has made it clear that now this route will be under strict surveillance by his guards. Speaking to government media, he said that if any country tries to cross it, it will have to face consequences. The 1980s ‘Tanker Wars’ This is the first time since Iran has officially announced such a complete shutdown.

This decision is going to have the worst impact on the supply of oil and gas to many Asian countries including China. Although Saudi Arabia has some alternative pipelines, they are not sufficient to handle the entire oil export. This situation may prove to be suicidal for the global economy as there is a strong possibility of severe fuel shortage.

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Uncontrollable strength and increasing stress

Within Iran, the Revolutionary Guards i.e. IRGC is now taking decisions more powerful and independent than the government. Amidst the ongoing military conflict with America and Israel, this organization is taking many strategic military decisions on its own. The eyes of the whole world are now fixed on this waterway because the smoke coming out from here is giving the sound of world war.