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The fierce military conflict between America and Iran is not stopping. The situation in the Middle East has become more out of control after the massive attacks from both sides on the 13th night of the war. The US military destroyed another commercial ship trying to break the Iranian blockade in the Gulf of Oman by direct fire. In response, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have launched devastating attacks on US military bases located in the Persian Gulf and neighboring countries.
The world’s largest oil supply route Strait of Hormuz Due to the effective closure of the global economy, the global economy has completely collapsed. Let us understand 5 major updates of this fierce conflict from the perspective of an international security and geopolitics reporter.
1. US military firing on M/T Lavin ship in the Gulf of Oman
US Central Command (CENTCOM) spokesman Captain Tim Hawkins has confirmed that the commercial ship in the Gulf of Oman M/T Lavine Attempted to break the blockade imposed by the US military at least four times.
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Attack on Engine Room: Despite warnings, when the American army did not obey the order, it completely incapacitated the ship by firing directly at its engine room.
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Diversion of 12 ships: The US military has so far sunk two commercial ships and forcibly diverted 12 other ships.
2. Iran counterattacks on US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Iraq
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards launched massive attacks on US military bases in neighboring countries:
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Devastation in Kuwait and Bahrain: Iran attacked the American base in Udairi, Kuwait and destroyed three large ammunition sheds. In addition, US Navy personnel stationed in Bahrain Fifth Fleet A watchtower was heavily damaged.
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5 drones destroyed in Erbil: Five suicide drones that came to attack the American military base near Erbil Airport in northern Iraq were shot down by the American air defense system.
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US bombing of Iran’s naval base: In response, the US attacked the Revolutionary Guards’ naval bases in northern Iran, Qeshm Island and the nuclear center city. Isfahan But there was heavy bombardment.
3. Hormuz and Bab Al-Mandeb closed: Crude oil reaches $ 96
The biggest hit of this war is falling on the global energy supply. Due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the prices of branded crude oil have increased in the international market. $96 per barrel It has reached $72, which was around $72 before the war.
At the same time, Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked two Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea. Bab al-Mandeb Strait Has also been disrupted. 12% of the world’s trade and 25% of container traffic passes through this route.
4. 6,000 sailors stranded on 400 ships: Human rights crisis deepens
The figure of human loss is becoming very scary. According to Iran’s Health Ministry, since the beginning of the war 3,434 people have died.
According to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the United Nations (UN), more than 400 commercial ships are stranded around the Strait of Hormuz. 6,000 seafarers Are swinging between life and death. Many of these ships have been abandoned by their owners, leaving sailors stranded at sea without food, water, fuel and medical attention.
5. Trump’s ‘all out’ stance and failure of diplomacy
US President Donald Trump said that America is fully prepared for any military action, but he is also talking to Iran. However, he made it clear that he was ‘in no hurry to end the war’.
On the other hand, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi targeted America and said that Iran will not bow down to any threat or bullying. Despite the mediation efforts of Pakistan and Oman, there is no sign of diplomatic success between the two countries. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is also going to reach America next week to meet Trump, due to which there is a possibility of further outbreak of war.