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News India Live, Digital Desk: Amidst the ongoing tension in the Middle East, a news is coming out which has created a stir from Washington to Tel Aviv. Iran and Oman are preparing a joint proposal to monitor the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most important oil route. This is being seen as a major challenge for the US and its allies, because control over this sea route means taking control of the global oil supply.
Preparation for show of strength under the pretext of surveillance
According to sources, Iran’s armed forces and Oman’s navy are working on a framework that will bring the security and traffic control of this strategic waterway under their direct influence. Although officially this is being described as a step to prevent maritime security and illegal activities, but defense experts believe that this is a deliberate strategy to directly undermine the US Navy’s presence in the region. Iran has long demanded that the security of the Gulf countries should be the responsibility of regional powers, not external forces.
Sound of US-Iran war and importance of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz is the world’s ‘choke point’ through which about one-fifth of global crude oil passes. If Iran and Oman change the rules for monitoring this area, there could be difficulties for international merchant ships. The timing of this proposal is extremely important in view of the increasing military tension between America and Iran in recent times. If this proposal is implemented, Iran will get a legal basis to conduct reconnaissance of every ship passing through this route, which could directly harm the interests of America and Israel.
There was an uproar in diplomatic circles
Oman’s involvement in the plan, which has traditionally played the role of a mediator between the West and Iran, is surprising. Experts say that Oman is now becoming more vocal about its maritime sovereignty. On the other hand, America is keeping a close eye on this situation. Pentagon officials believe that any such unilateral surveillance mechanism could jeopardize freedom of navigation in international waters. In the coming days, this issue may become heated in the United Nations and other international forums.
