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News India Live, Digital Desk: Hopes for peace in West Asia have suffered a major setback. US President Donald Trump has made his stance on Iran the toughest ever. The Trump administration has bluntly warned that if Iran does not strictly follow the terms of the ceasefire, the US will not extend the ceasefire period. Not only this, Trump has also given such a warning regarding the strategically sensitive ‘Strait of Hormuz’ which has created a stir in the global oil market.
Trump’s ultimatum on ceasefire: ‘No more concessions’
In a strong message issued from the White House, it has been said that America will no longer tolerate Iran’s policy of ‘evasiveness’. President Trump has made it clear that the current ceasefire is effective only until Iran completely curbs its military activities and proxy wars. Trump has also indicated on social media that if Iran does not reduce its nuclear ambitions and regional interference, America will not shy away from choosing the ‘military option’.
Will the Strait of Hormuz become an ‘arena of war’?
Trump’s warning regarding the ‘Strait of Hormuz’, the maritime oil transportation route for one-third of the world’s oil, has worried the international community. Trump has said that if Iran tries to stop or harass merchant ships in this waterway, America will have to pay a ‘heavy price’. Experts believe that the Trump administration is planning to further increase its naval presence in this area, which could lead to a conflict.
Iran siege: signs of return of tough sanctions
To put pressure on Iran, America is imposing a siege not only on the military but also on the economic front. Trump has made it clear that if the terms of the ceasefire are broken, such ‘unimaginable’ sanctions will be imposed on Iran that will break the back of its economy. The US Defense Ministry (Pentagon) has also said in its report that they are fully prepared to protect their allies in the Middle East.
Cloud of crisis looms over global oil supply
This ongoing tension regarding the Strait of Hormuz can have a direct impact on the economy of the entire world. If tension increases here, crude oil prices may skyrocket. This situation is worrying for countries like India because a large part of our energy supply comes through this route. At present, the eyes of the whole world are fixed on Iran’s next step, will it bow down and compromise or will it take on the superpower America directly?
