Is the Strait of Hormuz really closed, and is a major crisis looming over the world’s oil supply? Is the US-Iran confrontation about to escalate into open war, as attacks and threats from both sides continue? Where are the 3 Indians missing after the attack on the tanker with 24 Indians on board, and what happened to them?
Strait of Hormuz Closure: The ongoing standoff between America and Iran has now turned into a fierce and direct military conflict. The entire Middle East has been shaken by the US Army’s rapid air strikes on several strategic and important targets of Iran on Wednesday. Iranian news agencies also confirmed this and said that the sky echoed due to continuous explosions in major areas of Iran like Kish Island and Bandar Abbas. These attacks have brought both the countries to such a point from where the sounds of the third world war are clearly felt.
Strait of Hormuz sealed… Threat to blow up every ship!
After these new and aggressive attacks by America, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has taken a step which has taken the breath of the entire world. The IRGC has officially claimed that the Strait of Hormuz, considered the lifeline of global trade, has been completely closed to all types of ships.
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Iran has openly issued a warning: “Any ship now attempting to pass through this route will not be spared and will be directly targeted and destroyed.” However, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) is rejecting this claim, saying that the movement of commercial ships is still going on, but Iran says that security control over the ground reality is completely in its hands.
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Fear in the sea: Indian crew becomes victim of American missile!
The most painful and shocking pain of this horrific conflict has reached India also. On Wednesday, the US Army launched a deadly missile attack on an oil tanker named ‘Settebello’ near the Strait of Hormuz. The attack, which was alleged to be a violation of the American blockade, caused a massive fire in the engine room of the ship. There were a total of 28 crew members on board this tanker, out of which 24 were Indian citizens. Although 21 Indians have been rescued safely by conducting a rescue operation, but 3 Indian sailors are still missing in the sea. This incident has greatly angered the Indian government and New Delhi has lodged a strong objection to it.
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Trump’s cry of ‘total victory’ versus Israel’s grand plan
- Amidst this pile of gunpowder, the very aggressive stance of US President Donald Trump has come to light. Trump roared at a Republican rally, claiming:
- America is in a very strong position in this war and within the next two weeks it will declare “total victory” over Iran.
- Trump claims that after this victory, oil prices will come down drastically in the global market.
- Trump wrote on ‘Truth Social’ that the US naval blockade is the most successful blockade in history, standing like a steel wall.
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On the other hand, Israel has also added fuel to the burning fire. Israeli Army Chief Eyal Zamir has bluntly warned that the recent military operation was just the beginning; If needed, Israel is fully prepared to launch the largest and most devastating attack ever inside Iran.
Is the crisis moving towards nuclear destruction?
Tension is at its peak not only on the borders but also in statements. President Trump expressed a very scary apprehension while talking to reporters in the Oval Office. He said, “If Iran had nuclear weapons today, Israel would have ceased to exist and the entire Middle East would have been destroyed forever.” Trump made it clear that due to delay in talks, Tehran will now have to pay a heavy price. At present, the humanitarian crisis is deepening due to the US attacks in Karagan city of Hormozgan province, injuries to local civilians and disruption of basic facilities like water and electricity. Experts around the world are afraid that if attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz begin, the global economy and security will completely collapse.