Security
Iran's actions threaten global shipping in Strait of Hormuz
Amid the Gulf's escalating conflict, the Iranian regime's actions pose a direct threat to global shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most vital arteries for oil and gas.
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By Faisal Abu Bakr |
As the US and Israeli forces intensify Operation Epic Fury against Iranian targets, the conflict in the Middle East escalates.
For shipping companies, passage through the strategic Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Iran now carries an extremely high level of risk.
Shipping companies must now consider longer routes, risking a halt to oil and gas exports from Gulf states heavily reliant on the Strait.
Iran's new supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said that his forces must keep the Strait of Hormuz closed.
"The lever of blocking the Strait of Hormuz must definitely be used," Mojtaba announced in his first televised statement, on March 12.
Analysts warn the Strait of Hormuz closure would have serious global economic consequences, causing supply bottlenecks and soaring inflation.
Escalating threat to global navigation
"The crisis unfolding in the Strait of Hormuz mirrors events that have already occurred in the Strait of Bab al-Mandeb," Abaad Center for Studies director Abdul Salam Mohammed told Al-Fassel.
"Should both vital straits close due to war, the global economy faces strangulation, soaring inflation, and a drastically worsened crisis," he added.
Following the 2023 Gaza war outbreak, the Houthi group immediately threatened and obstructed navigation in the Strait of Bab al-Mandeb.
These threats disrupted global shipping traffic, which remains abnormal as many companies still avoid the strait.
"The Iranian regime and its proxies are actively destabilizing the region and pose a direct threat to global shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz—one of the world's most critical maritime straits," Mohammed said.
A crippling economic crisis
The Strait of Hormuz is considered one of the world's foremost maritime corridors for the transport of oil and gas.
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports that approximately 20 million barrels of oil pass through the strait daily.
This massive volume accounts for nearly 20 percent of global oil consumption, underscoring the Strait's indispensable role as a critical chokepoint for global energy security.
"The Strait of Hormuz holds immense importance for the global economy, especially for oil exports from Gulf nations and a substantial portion of the world's liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, particularly those originating from Qatar," economist Abdul Aziz Thabet told Al-Fassel.
A closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Thabet explained, "would severely impact the flow of key exports bound for major European economies, specifically Germany, France, and Italy."
The strait is vital for regional trade, connecting to Dubai's Jebel Ali Port (UAE), a pivotal hub for offloading and re-exporting cargo.
Iran’s threat to disrupt global shipping through the Strait of Hormuz arrives as global markets are still reeling from the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb crises.
I hope that Muslim countries will control the transit points in the Arabian Gulf, Bab el-Mandeb, and the Strait of Gibraltar, protect them from all dangers, and organize passage through them.
What's the role of Arab leaders and politicians and of the Muslim world?
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May Allah curse Iran! Why all these weapons? And for whom are they hiding them? By Allah, it's all against the Arabs and Muslims. Praise be to Allah who has sent those who will destroy them as they destroyed our countries.
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What's happening between Iran and the Arab countries.
The popular proverb is "Let it be on me and my enemies!”
We're peaceful Arabs. We don't like to see any of the neighbouring countries being targeted.
The closure of the Strait is a global economic crisis
Given that Iran is prohibited from exporting its oil, it has the right to close the strait.
Iran is an expansionist, terrorist state that has killed and destroyed large parts of the Arab world—particularly in our country, Syria. May Allah fight them!
U.S. military presence in the Strait of Hormuz is necessary to protect commercial vessels.
Allah willing, the war will end in a short time.
May Allah protect the Arab world from this catastrophe.
May Allah protect you and grant you ease, O Gulf.
We urge that this war be brought to a swift end, as it harms everyone, drives up energy prices, devastates the country, and destroys the economy.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz harms the global economy, just as it harms Iran itself. I pray that prices return to their previous levels, and that calm and peace are restored to the region.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz harms the global economy and drives up energy prices. We call for an end to this conflict and a return to normalcy, peace, and security.
The nations of the world must find solutions regarding these straits - seas and straits created by Allah, not by humans - which must remain open to all.
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The act of closing the Strait of Hormuz harms both friend and foe; a just solution must be found. May Allah reward you with goodness, our beloved brothers and sisters in Allah!
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When Iran does this, it harms the region and the world, especially the Arab Gulf countries.
Iran made a mistake by blocking the Strait of Hormuz.
It seems that Iran will not abandon its hostile policies toward the countries of the Arabian Gulf region.
Iran is destined to disappear. It's now in denial and knows that it is on the brink of collapse and the end of its rule. It should acknowledge reality and allow the Iranian people to live in peace, safety, and stability.
O Allah, lift the affliction from the Levant and the lands of Muslims, and give us and them good, and blessed sustenance!
Israel has weakened Iran to the point where the forces of two sides can't control the crisis. However, they will resist until one of them surrenders.
Shield of Aggression
America and Israel bear the responsibility.
When a state relies on exporting terrorism and infiltrating Eastern nations, using its proxies to disrupt economic activity, such as by threatening to strike or close the Strait of Hormuz, it actively works to destabilize regional security, particularly in the Arab Gulf states, foremost among them the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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In truth, in the end, nothing prevails but what is right.
One must ask why Tehran is attempting to close the strait. The blatant aggression against Iran—perpetrated by the criminal Zionists and by "Abu Ivanka"—and the ensuing destruction have compelled Tehran to consider closing it.
For example, a question regarding Iran's problems with the United States.
The primary cause of the current crisis is a clear and explicit accusation directed at the brutal aggressor—that odious Zionist entity—for its aggressions against others.
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The countries of the region—particularly the Arab Gulf states—must forge alliances with influential global and regional powers to stand united in thwarting the Iranian project, which threatens regional and international security, and maritime transport in particular.
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Thanks for defending our homeland!
May Allah save the Iranian Army and give you victory against the oppressors!
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The disruption of oil supplies is a critical issue; all parties must take the necessary measures to resolve it peacefully, with reason and wisdom.
Why is there still a war going on?
The U.S. military presence in the Arab region is the sole guarantor of the region's security and stability, particularly with regard to maritime transport, in the face of Iran's hostile acts and threats.
The global economy will collapse if the United Nations does not take action to halt this recklessness.
As for Iran, it uses the Strait of Hormuz as a primary weapon to exert pressure on the United States and the nations that use the strait. Consequently, a swift solution must be found to restore operations in the Strait of Hormuz as quickly as possible, thereby revitalizing global trade and, in turn, fostering renewed progress and development.