What is the news?
The war between America and Israel with Iran has endangered the energy security of the entire world, because Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz. About 20 percent of the world’s total maritime oil trade passes through here. US President Donald Trump has now appealed to the allied countries to come forward for its security. Let us understand how challenging it is to open it.
Trump’s appeal to many countries including China, Japan
Trump said, ‘Many countries, especially those affected by the attempt to close Hormuz, will join with the United States to send warships to keep it open and safe. We have destroyed 100 percent of Iran’s military capability, but it is easy for them to send a drone or two, plant a mine, or fire a short-range missile anywhere along this waterway. It is expected that China, France, Japan, South Korea, Britain will send their ships to this area.
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What is the reaction of countries on Trump’s appeal?
Britain said it was discussing several options with allies to ensure the safety of shipping. China said that it is the responsibility of all parties to ensure uninterrupted energy supply. South Korea and Japan have not yet responded to Trump’s appeal. French President Emmanuel Macron has said that France is ready to send warships to the Gulf region, but it will only be a rescue operation.
How is Iran blocking ships in the Strait of Hormuz?
Iranian officials claim that Hormuz is open to all, except ships from the US, Israel and its allies. Iran is using small remote-controlled explosive boats for attacks, so that they can avoid radar. According to US intelligence reports, Iran has started laying a network of naval mines, including sophisticated magnetic and sound sensor models, to deter military security forces.
Iran’s big strategy to disrupt global trade
Iran intends to hurt the global economy more than damaging ships by attacking in Hormuz. Most major insurance companies have canceled war-risk insurance policies for ships passing through. Due to this, the price of crude oil has reached around $100 per barrel, energy crisis has arisen in many countries including India and the pressure on the global economy is increasing.
Challenges
How big a challenge is it to open Hormuz?
wall street journal According to , to open Hormuz, at least a dozen MQ-9 Reaper drones will be required while patrolling, so that missiles and drones can be neutralized. About a dozen ships may be required to intercept Iranian boats and protect every convoy of 5-10 tankers. There is also the option of ground action, but this would be more risky and time-consuming.
Has Hormuz become a cause of trouble for Trump?
Shanaka Ansalem Perera, an expert on geopolitical affairs, wrote, ‘By attacking Fujairah Terminus, Iran has shown that even the alternative routes to Hormuz are not safe. Fujairah is not just a port, it is the last terminus of the Habshan-Fujairah pipeline, the only way for the UAE to bypass Hormuz. Iran has now targeted this alternative route. Iran has shown that not only Hormuz, but also the bypass route is within its range.
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