TRUMP WARNS IRAN: “CLOSE HORMUZ, PREPARE FOR WAR” 🚨
Iran has reportedly estimated that closing the Strait of Hormuz could cause oil prices to soar from $70 to $200 per barrel globally. This sharp rise would have a negative effect on the world economy and raise energy prices for both consumers and businesses.
Experts caution that this estimate does not even account for the potential closing of the Bab al-Mandab Strait, another crucial chokepoint that links the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea. Oil flows from the Middle East to Europe, Asia, and the US might be disrupted, causing a major energy catastrophe, if both straits were sealed.
In a forceful response, President Trump said that Iran should be prepared for war if it closes the Strait of Hormuz. The United States views the free flow of oil through these vital waterways as a matter of national and international security, and any disruption might result in a military reaction. This declaration highlights how much is at risk.
Although there is a very high chance of escalation, analysts also point out that Iran's calculations are a component of a geopolitical strategy to increase its influence in the energy markets. The world is keeping a tight eye on things since they know that one move might cause a conflict and affect oil prices worldwide.
