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Once again a big stir is being seen in the politics of the Middle East. Saudi Arabia has started pressuring US President Donald Trump to lift the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and return to the negotiating table. This step is not only important for the global oil market, but it can also bring a new turn in the relations between America and Gulf countries in the coming days.
Why is the blockade of Hormuz important?
The Strait of Hormuz is considered the world’s most important oil corridor. About one-fifth of the global oil supply passes through this route. Tension or blockade in this region directly means a huge increase in the prices of crude oil in the international market. Saudi Arabia believes that this blockade not only threatens regional security, but it can also destabilize the global economy.
Why Saudi ‘pressure’ on Trump administration?
Saudi Arabia’s concern is that if the increasing tension between Iran and America turns into war or a long blockade, then the Gulf countries will have to suffer the biggest consequences. The Saudi leadership has appealed to President Trump to adopt the path of diplomacy instead of ‘strong action’. Saudi Arabia wants the US to resume talks with Iran to ensure the safety of the waterways and that oil exports can continue without hindrance.
Oil prices and economic interests
Saudi Arabia is diversifying its economy under ‘Vision 2030’, but a large part of its income still depends on oil exports. If there is a blockage in the Strait of Hormuz, it will become difficult for Saudi Arabia to deliver oil to its Asian and European customers. This is the reason why Saudi Arabia is motivating America to play the role of mediator in this matter and reduce tension.
‘Talk’ is the only way for peace in the Middle East
Experts say that Saudi Arabia’s attitude is now gradually changing. It is now giving priority to regional stability rather than direct conflict. This is a big challenge for the Trump administration, because it has to listen to its closest ally Saudi Arabia and also maintain its tough policy on Iran. Now the eyes of the whole world are on how Trump responds to this pressure.