…and points directly to the heart of the global energy market. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has issued a strong warning: “It will never be what it was, especially for the United States and Israel.”
The message, spread by the IRGC Naval Commandarrives at the height of the increase in military tension and makes it clear that Tehran is preparing profound changes in one of the most strategic routes on the planet, through which nearly 20% of global oil passes.
A “new order” in the Persian Gulf
According to one’s own its naval forces are “finalizing operational preparations” to impose a new scenario in the Persian Gulf. Although they have not detailed the specific measures, recent movements point to much stricter control of maritime traffic.
In fact, the passage through Hormuz It is already practically paralyzed. According to the Fars agency, linked to the Iranian regime, ship transit has been reduced by 90% since the start of the conflict.
Even so, Iran continues to allow selective passage of ships. In the last 24 hours, 15 ships have crossed the strait “with Iran’s permission,” which reinforces the idea that Tehran is using this route as a tool of global pressure.
Trump toughens ultimatum
On the other hand, the response of USA It hasn’t exactly reduced the tension. Donald Trump has issued a direct threat to Iran if it does not fully reopen the strait by Tuesday.
“If they don’t do something by Tuesday night, they won’t have any power plants and they won’t have any bridges left standing.”he warned in an interview with The Wall Street Journal.
The message suggests the possibility of attacks on key infrastructures, something that since Tehran They have already responded with a clear warning: “If Iran’s infrastructure is attacked, we would react in the same way.”
Oil, at the center of the conflict
Beyond the political and military clash, what is at stake is enormous. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital artery for the world economy, and any alteration in its operation directly impacts oil prices and global supply.
Iran is even studying formalizing that control. A parliamentary committee has approved a draft to impose taxes on ships that pass through the area, in addition to prohibiting passage to the United States, Israel and countries that support sanctions against Tehran.
An increasingly uncertain scenario
Since the start of the war, on February 28, The conflict has not stopped escalating. And now, with Hormuz in the center of the board, the situation enters an even more delicate phase.
Because it is no longer just about attacks or threats. It’s about who controls one of the keys to the world.
And for now, Iran has made it clear that it plans to use it.
