Trump's 48-hour ultimatum raises stakes in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening Iran's energy infrastructure amid rising military tensions.
The Strait of Hormuz has turned into a complete powder keg following the 48-hour ultimatum issued by U.S. President Donald Trump last night. Trump threatened that if Iran does not open the strait for passage completely and unconditionally, the U.S. military would 'obliterate' Iran's largest energy facilities, targeting its infrastructure. This statement has escalated military tensions in the region to the highest level, creating a significant shockwave in global commodity markets due to concerns over oil supply.
Iran: 'No passage for enemy elements!'
The response from Tehran is far from a retreat; it represents a strategic standoff. The Iranian Ministry of Defense and the Revolutionary Guards announced that while the strait is not completely closed, 'passage will not be permitted for enemy elements.' The Iranian side indicated its readiness to guarantee safe passage for friendly countries, such as Japan, but declared that it would respond to any potential attack on its energy facilities by targeting all U.S. bases and critical infrastructure in the region. These mutual threats have led to over 3,000 commercial vessels waiting in line to pass around Hormuz and caused marine insurance premiums to reach record levels.
Source: SeaNews Türkiye
