Hormuz Iran Sea Mines Threaten Ships Stuck: Despite the recent ceasefire between America and Iran, the tension in the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most sensitive sea route, is not showing any signs of reducing. Iran has now stopped the heartbeat of global trade by making a new claim. Tehran says that the old main sea route may be filled with mines, which is why it has implemented a new and controversial route.
20 Indian ships stuck in the middle of the sea
This new decree of Iran has had the biggest impact on India. According to media reports, at least 20 Indian ships are currently stranded towards the Persian Gulf, west of Hormuz. These include 2 LPG tankers and 4 crude oil tankers. However, after the activism of the Indian government and talks with Tehran, ‘Nanda Devi’ and ‘jug spring’ Like success has been achieved in evacuating 8 LPG tankers but the crisis is still not completely averted.
‘Tehran’s Toll Booth’
A shocking revelation has come to light amid this crisis. International maritime analysts (Lloyd’s List) have described this entire system as ‘Tehran’s toll booth’. Have agreed. It is alleged that Iran is charging huge amount from the ships passing through its new route. According to the report, a big oil tanker had to pay about 2 million dollars (about Rs 18.5 crore) to pass through this route. Experts believe that by showing the fear of landmines, Iran actually wants to ensure its complete control and economic benefits on every ship.
Strait of Hormuz, infographic
Questions on security due to IRGC’s increasing control
The new route decided by Iran is very close to its coastline. Due to this, Iran’s powerful army, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps It has become easier for the (IRGC) to keep an eye on every passing ship and stop it. It is not yet clear whether tunnels have actually been laid along the old route or whether it is merely a diplomatic ploy to push ships closer to the Iranian border.
Persian Gulf This is the only way out of which a major oil trade in the world operates. If this impasse continues, there is bound to be a huge surge in crude oil prices in the global market, which could pose a major energy security crisis for emerging economies like India.
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