বাংলাHormuz Strait Tension: Tehran issues a fierce rebuttal to President Trump’s “hellish” threats, declaring that the strategic waterway is now under a “new system.” Read more.
Iran Responds to Trump’s Ultimatum with Threats to Global Energy Routes
The Hormuz Strait Tension has reached a boiling point as Iran directly challenges the United States and Israel. Following President Donald Trump’s recent ultimatum to “bring hell” upon Iran if the waterway isn’t reopened by Tuesday, Tehran has struck back. Ali Akbar Velayati, advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader, warned that any misstep by Washington or Tel Aviv would lead to the closure of not just Hormuz, but also the Bab al-Mandab strait and other international maritime routes. The Hormuz Strait Tension now threatens the very core of global trade security.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the implementation of a “New Arrangement” in the Persian Gulf. In a social media statement, the IRGC naval command declared, “The Strait of Hormuz will never return to its previous state, especially for the US and Israel; this path will no longer be easy for them.” This shift in Hormuz Strait Tension is backed by a new draft bill in the Iranian Parliament, which proposes charging transit fees in Iranian currency and a total ban on US and Israeli vessels.
Legislative Moves and Regional Alliances
As the Hormuz Strait Tension escalates, the proposed Iranian legislation seeks to impose strict limitations on ships from countries supporting unilateral sanctions against Iran. This move is seen as a direct counter-attack to Trump’s threat of bombing Iranian power plants. Velayati remarked that the US has failed to understand the “geography of energy,” asserting that global route security now depends entirely on the “power of resistance.”
Adding to the Hormuz Strait Tension, Yemen’s Houthi rebels have declared solidarity with Iran, threatening attacks in the Red Sea’s Bab al-Mandab strait—a critical gateway to the Suez Canal. Analysts warn that this joint stance could send global oil prices skyrocketing and cause a collapse in the international supply chain. For live updates on this maritime standoff, visit our International Conflict Hub and join the discussion on our YouTube Community.
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