The Revolutionary Guard blocks the naval passage after the ceasefire with Israel breaks down. Fears of severe energy disruption.
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz to international maritime traffic, sparking fears of a severe disruption to global energy markets. The decision was made by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard in response to the continuation of Israeli military operations in Lebanon. This act suspends a recently signed memorandum with the United States.
The closure of the strait, one of the world's most critical oil corridors, comes after the collapse of a ceasefire. The action directly threatens the flow of a significant portion of global oil, with potential immediate repercussions on prices and supply security.
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic maritime passage between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, through which approximately one-fifth of the world's consumed oil transits. Tensions in the region have flared up again due to the conflict between Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah, which is supported by Iran. Iran, the main regional rival of Israel and Saudi Arabia, has repeatedly threatened to block the strait in the event of attacks on its interests or those of its allies.
The situation deteriorated after a ceasefire failed, leading Iran to act on its threat of closure. This step marks a dangerous escalation that directly links the Israeli-Lebanese conflict to global energy security. Iran's move is a direct response to Israeli military operations and represents a tool of massive economic and strategic pressure, aiming to force the international community, particularly the United States, to intervene and stop Israel.
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