Iran-US Tension over Strait of Hormuz: There has been a tremendous turn in the war in the Middle East which has stunned the entire world. US President Donald Trump, who has been raining gunpowder and death on Iran for the last 11 days, has suddenly cooled down.
The Trump who till yesterday was threatening to install a ruler of his choice in Iran and eliminate those who oppose him, has today been forced to come to the negotiating table. After all, what happened that superpower America had to bow down? Its story begins from the path of the sea, which is called the heartbeat of the world.
Hormuz blockade and Trump’s U-turn
On February 28, when America and Israel launched an attack on Iran, Trump’s enthusiasm was at its peak. After the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei in the attacks, it seemed that Iran would surrender. But Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) counterattacked and captured the Strait of Hormuz. This is the most important sea route in the world through which 20% of the world’s crude oil passes. Iran completely closed this route, due to which the supply of oil in the global market came to a standstill. The prices of petrol and diesel started rising like a rocket and there was an outcry in the entire Europe including America. This economic injury has ruined Trump’s ‘arrogance’.
Ruckus inside America
For Trump, not only the external front, but the situation inside the house is also going out of control. Due to the war, inflation in America has reached its peak and the shortage of oil has made life difficult for common American citizens. People have now come out on the streets against this war. Trump has realized that if this war continues for a long time, his position may be in danger. Domestic pressure and fear of a global economic recession forced him to say, “I am ready to talk to Iran.” This is Trump’s U-turn which no one expected.
Russia’s shadow and Iran’s strict conditions
The role of Russian President Vladimir Putin is also considered very important in this whole story. Experts say that the military and intelligence help Iran is getting from Russia has made America’s path difficult. There is also a heated discussion about some secret ‘deal’ going on behind the scenes between Putin and Trump. On the other hand, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has made it clear that he will not bow down. He has bluntly said that talks will take place only when America stops the attacks and accepts its strict conditions.
At present, will Trump’s statement that he will talk really bring peace or is it just a ploy to kill time? Only time will tell, but one thing is clear that by closing Hormuz, Iran has reminded America of its status.
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