New Delhi: The world’s most important oil supply line, the Strait of Hormuz, amid Iran-America-Israel tension, has now become the center of global crisis. According to reports, Iran is in no mood to open this strategic sea route at the moment and is using it as a weapon of pressure.
Why is the Strait of Hormuz so important?
The Strait of Hormuz is considered the lifeline of the world’s energy supply. About 20% of global oil and gas passes through this route. In such a situation, any kind of obstruction on this route directly affects oil prices and the global economy.
Has Iran made it a strategic weapon?
According to American intelligence reports, Iran is using this strait as its biggest pressure weapon. Experts believe that Tehran is not going to give up this easily because with this it can put economic and political pressure on America and Western countries.
Is it not easy for America to open it?
Although Donald Trump had claimed that America can open it, the ground reality looks different. According to experts, opening this route through military action could be extremely difficult and risky, which could prolong the war.
Has the ground situation become more dangerous?
Iran has made this area extremely sensitive through drones, missiles and sea mines. For this reason, many ships are avoiding passing through this route, while there have also been reports of attacks on some ships and toll collection.
Have some ships started crossing paths?
However, amid tension, ships from some countries have taken the risk and crossed Hormuz, which include ships belonging to France, Japan and Oman. But much shipping is still affected and many ships are stranded.
Is the impact on the global oil market clearly visible?
Due to the Hormuz crisis, oil prices have increased and there is pressure on supply. Experts are warning that if the situation persists for a long time, global inflation and the economic crisis may deepen.
Is international pressure increasing?
More than 40 countries have met to put pressure on Iran and demanded reopening of this route. The United Nations is also considering intervention in this matter so that the global supply chain can be saved.
