The world’s heartbeats increased! Iran imposed ‘tax’ on the Gulf of Hormuz, now even a leaf will not move without permission

After the conflict between Iran and America and the recent ceasefire, a shocking news has come which has put the global economy to sleep. According to Russia’s government news agency ‘TASS’, Iran has tightened its grip on the world’s most important sea route ‘Strait of Hormuz’. Iran has reduced the number of ships passing through this route so much that now it is considered certain to create an uproar in the global market.

Huge reduction in the number of ships: the figure came down from 140 to 15.

According to information received from Iranian sources, now the number of 140 ships passing through this strategic route daily has been reduced to just 15. This simply means that the world’s supply chain will now be at the mercy of Iran. Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has made it clear that he will not only control this strait, but will also use it as his biggest diplomatic and strategic power. Now the key to trade with Gulf countries has completely come into the hands of Iran.

The game of ‘oil fees’ and cryptocurrency: Iran’s new move

Iran has now set such conditions for trade which are making America and European countries sweat. Now every ship passing through this route will have to take approval from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The biggest thing is that during the ceasefire, a ‘fee’ of US $ 1 per barrel will be collected from the oil ships passing through here. Iran has also placed a condition that this payment will be made only in ‘cryptocurrency’. Experts believe that this is a masterstroke by Iran to bypass global banking sanctions.

Trump’s proposal and new security crisis

Amidst this tough stance of Iran, US President Donald Trump’s statement has also come to light. Trump has indicated that the US is considering imposing a ‘shared fee’ on this sea route so that control remains in the hands of both countries. Along with this, Trump has given an ultimatum to European countries that they should soon clarify their role in the security of this area. Iran closed this route after the US and Israeli attacks in February, causing crude oil prices to skyrocket.

There will be a direct impact on India’s pocket

How important the Strait of Hormuz is for the world can be gauged from the fact that 20 percent of the world’s crude oil passes through here. Due to such a huge reduction in the number of ships, prices of petrol and diesel may break records. India is dependent on this region for its energy needs, so any tension arising here will directly hit the pockets of the Indian common man. Although an agreement has been reached between America and Iran, this deal is still in danger due to the Israel-Lebanon dispute.